Herold der Wahrheit obituaries 1912 to 1941

Compiled and printed by Jim Yoder Grantsville, MD.

Cora Bender 1890-1918

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The memorial was composed by Simon J. Miller, husband of Cora Bender. They married October 15, 1915. While living at Simon’s home-place, known as the Jake Miller farm, they had made plans to move to Delaware when Cora died on October 10, 1918. Their farm joined Maple Glen Mennonite church, Grantsville, MD, where Cora and several siblings are buried. Cora was a daughter of Valentine and Caroline (Gingerich) Bender and Simon’s parents were Minister Jacob S. and Anna (Beachy) Miller

The Herold der Wahreit was a semi-monthly paper published in the interest of the Amish Mennonite Churches known as the Old Order Amish and the Conservative Amish Mennonites. The first issue was dated January 1, 1912 and the subscription price was 75 cents for one year. The first obituary printed in the Herold der Wahreit was listed in the April 1, 1912 issue, an infant son of Valentine and Caroline Bender. Bender.- An infant son of Valentine and Caroline Bender, died March 6, 1912. He leaves to mourn, father, mother, eight sisters and two brothers. One sister and one brother had preceded him to the home beyond. Jesus says: “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for such is the kingdom of heaven.” Interment in the Maple Glen cemetery.

Valentine and Caroline (Gingerich) Bender family

Front L-R: Savanna, Hilda, Val, Earl, Lucy, Caroline holding Pauline, Nanna Back: Savilla, Cora, Nevin, Amelia

Herold der Wahrheit obituaries 1912 - 1941

2-1-1919 Albright. – Samuel Albright was born September 17, 1892, near Wellesley, Ontario, died November 30, 1918, near Pigeon, Michigan. He was married in 1914 to Mary Gunden, daughter of Joseph and Lydia Gunden, who died August 12, 1916, leaving an infant son, who is now an orphan and is cared for by his grandparents Albright. The subject of this obituary leaves an orphaned son, Maynard, father and mother, 3 brothers and 3 sisters, and many friends to mourn his early death, but not as those who have no hope. He was a consistent member of the Amish Mennonite Church near Pigeon, Michigan. He was interested in church and Sunday school work. When he saw that his end was drawing nigh he said, I am ready; nothing on this earth holds me from my Savior.

12-15-1935 Baechler. – Annie Baechler (nee Roth), a daughter of Noah M. and Mary (Zehr) Roth was born in Waterloo County, Ontario, June 27, 1915; died October 17, 1935; aged 20 years, 3 months, and 20 days. She accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized by Bishop Daniel S. Jutzi November 20, 1930, remaining a member of the East Zorra A. M. congregation to the end. On September 2, 1934 she was joined in holy wedlock to Arthur Baechler. This union was blessed with one son Delford, who with his father survives to mourn her early departure. They lived in matrimony 1 year, 1 month and 15 days. She also leaves her parents, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and 4 grandparents. Services at the home by Bro. Menno Kuepfer and at the East Zorra meeting house, near Tavistock, Ontario, by Bros. Moses Roth, Peter Nafziger and D. S. Jutzi. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

2-1-1928 Baer. – Joseph S. Baer was born in Henry County, Ohio, June 18, 1842. Died in Lagrange County, Indiana, January 9, 1928. Aged 85 years, 6 months, 22 days. Surviving him are three sons, Samuel, of Marshall, Michigan; Martin, of Columbus, Ohio, and William of Lagrange County, Indiana; one daughter, Mary, also of Lagrange County, Indiana; two brothers, John and Martin, of Fulton County, Ohio; one sister, Lydia Jenson of Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services were held at the Town Line Church (of which he was a member), January 11, conducted by John J. S. Yoder and Sam T. Eash in German and by Oscar Hostetler in English.

4-1-1937 Bast. – Elizabeth (Boshart) Bast, daughter of the late Jacob and Mariah (Jantzi) Boshart, was born near Baden, Ontario, December 20, 1881; Died February, 19, 1937, at the home at Crosshill, Ontario, at the age of 55 years, 1 month, 29 days. She was united in marriage with Rudy Bast, January 21, 1906. To this union were born 8 children, 3 sons and 5 daughters. One son, Samuel, preceded her in death some years ago. She leaves to mourn her departure her sorrowing husband and the following descendants: Sarah, Mrs. Simon Zehr, Millbank; Rachel, Mrs. Jacob Gerber, Nithburg; Clara, Aaron, Matilda, Lucinda, Herbert, and an adopted daughter, June, at home; also 6 grandchildren. The following sisters and brothers survive: Annie, Mrs. Menno Erb; Mary, Mrs. Simon Lebold; and Barbara, Mrs. Moses Bast; Leah, Mrs. Aaron Jantzi, Wellesley; Rachel, Mrs. Ezra Gascho, New Dundee; Mattie, Mrs. Peter Lather; Fannie, Mrs. Chris Roth; Sarah, Mrs. John Albrecht; and Michael of Crosshill. Her parents died about twelve years ago. She was the first of the sisters and brothers to go. She had been ailing from asthma the past five years from which she suffered greatly at times. She had an attack of flu, and was only sick a few days when she fell asleep in her Savior, whom she accepted in her youth. The funeral was conducted February 22, services at the home by Brother Joseph Gerber, and at the Third Line A. M. Church by Bishop Jacob Lichty and Pre. John Gerber. She was laid to rest in adjoining cemetery.

4-1-1919 Beachy. – Infant son of Norman and Elizabeth Beachy, died March 19, 1919, at the age of 11 days. Interment at the Flag Run cemetery, near Springs, Pa., March 21. 1

11-15-1918 Beachy. – Amanda, daughter of Simon and Sarah Beachy died at the home of her parents near Meyersdale, Penna., November 2, 1918, at the age of 16 years, 8 months and 21 days. Interment on Tuesday, November 5. Funeral semi-private on account of epidemic conditions. The departed leaves grief stricken parents, one brother, parental grandmother and maternal grandparents and maternal great-grandmother and many more distant relatives and many friends to mourn her early departure. The cause of her death was influenza. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in her younger days and we trust the sorrows of those who mourn her departure is far over balanced by the joys and fullness of peace which now is hers.

9-15-1927 Beachy. – Amanda, wife of Pre. Daniel S. Beachy (deceased) died August 16, 1927 at the age of 62 years, 10 months and 4 days. She had not been in good health for a number of years, but did not complain, and seemingly did not realize her condition. She was of a quiet, peaceable unassuming nature, even though she was not capable for the last several years of taking an interest in domestic affairs and duties of life, she was, nevertheless interested and concerned about the spiritual life, and furthermore, her kindness and agreeableness remained with her, even though she failed in other respects. She had a paralytic strock on the night of August 9, after which she gained consciousness at times, sufficently to know those of us who were with her but she could not speak. Only those of like circumstances know what it means to part with mother, but we have the blessed hope and assurance that she is at rest, free from all sorrows and cares. Deceased was a member of the Amish Mennonite church, and a daughter of the late Samuel J. Miller. There were in her family 3 sons and 2 daughters, of which Simon S. Miller and Lucy, wife of Amanda Miller M. M. Beachy are living yet. She was married about 37 years ago, and was the mother of eleven, ten of whom are living in the vicinity of Oakland, Md., and Salisbury, Pa., at which places Mother had been making her home since spring of 1926. One daughter, Salome, is at present at Milford, Delaware. Father died near Norfolk, Va., September 8, 1913, and the oldest daughter Cora, wife of Simon D. Hershberger died February 14. Funeral services were held August 19, at the Niverton meeting house, with burial at the same place. Services were conducted by Alvin Beachy, and C. J. Swartzentruber of Norfolk, Va., the former basing his sermon on Phil. 1:21-23 and Heb. 6:19-20 and the latter using as a basis 2 Cor. 5:1-11. A Daughter. ( Note: Amanda’s childen are, Cora, Norman, Lucy, Samuel, Elizabeth, Joel, Salome, Tillie, Eli, Alvin, and Simon. JLY)

7-1-1926 Beachy. – Anna, wife of Jonas J. Beachy died on Sunday morning June 6, 1926, at daybreak at the Mt. Nebo home on the heights in the Casselman Valley three miles south of Grantsville, Maryland. Mother Beachy was aged 86 years, 4 months and 7 days. Her maiden name was Anna D. Yutzy, and she was born at Pocahontas, Pa., January 29, 1840, and her mother Anna (Brenneman) Yutzy died when she was an infant 9 days old, and she was then brought in the dead of winter to New Germany, Garrett County, Maryland to be adopted by her grandmother Brenneman with whom she lived her girlhood days in a log cabin on what is now the Lewis Warnick farm, which was then bordered by the great pine forests of that region, amidst which also stood the house of Governer Frank Thomas and Minister Jacob Brenneman. Later on, when her grandfather Brenneman died she moved with her grandmother Brenneman and the Brennemans to Bittinger, Md., in “The Forks.” She was united in marriage to Jonas J. Beachy, September 2, 1864, with whom she journeyed Anna Yutzy faithfully and loyally through life for nearly 62 years, sharing his joys and sorrows. He still survives, past the age of 95 years. To this union were born 10 children, three of whom—Lincoln, Harvey and Joel preceded her to the spirit world. Those remaining are Mrs. Lena Unzicker, Elkhart, Indiana, Mrs. John M. Custer and Mrs. Simon J. Orendorf of Grantsville, Md., and Miss Kate at home, Edward J., Leo J. and Elmer J. also of Mt. Nebo. The immediate cause of her death was terminal pneumonia. She was tenderly nursed and cared for night and day during the last two weeks 2

of her fatal illness by her daughters, Kate, and Mary, who were watching at her bedside when her spirit departed. She united with the Church of the Amish Mennonite faith early in life of which she was a faithful member till death. Funeral services were held in the Miller Church with interment in the cemetery near by on Tuesday, June 8 with a large concourse of people in attendance from Maryland, Pennsylvania and W. Virginia. The funeral sermon was preached by one of her ministers, J. B. Miller assisted by Minister Noah D. Brenneman, superintentdent of the Children’s Home of near the Church. All of her children realized that they had a patient, kindhearted, Christian mother whom they never heard use one profane word.

Many were the burdens, mother, Which you bore for us so well; Faith in Jesus and no other, Sends a thrill no tounge can tell.

She was widely known for her good common sence, for her pleasant personality and for her good Christian character. Her hands were not only constantly busy in her own home, but her heart went out to the helpless and the needy in the community and she devoted many hours of either day or night in nursing some young mother or a sick child. Her old neighbors were the pall bearers. Note:--The above obituary was written, by request, by the invalid son of the subject of this obituary, who, by reason of many years of enforced presence in the home, when most men are abroad, had an unusually extended familiarity with the motherly devotions and characteristics of this mother who passed from the scenes of life’s joys and sorrows, into the realities of the life beyond.The obituary is published, with but very few minor changes, as written. A minister of the gospel should never be a flatterer and I am frank to state that were all wives and mothers as tender hearted, as largely compassionate and sympathetic, as capable in discerement and judgment, as even in mood and as well balanced in temper combined as was mother Beachy, the poor mortal who is called to preach, would have some of his anxieties greatly lessened, as he is asked to preach funeral sermons. May her posterity remember and pattern her virtues, as far as she walked in the footsteps of her Redeemer. Editor

4-1-1928 Beachy. – Emma (Schlabach) Beachy, daughter of Sol Schlabach, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, December 12, 1890. Died in Howard County, Indiana, March 9, 1928; aged 37 years, 2 months, 27 days. She was married to Jonas Beachy, November 30, 1911. She lived in matrimony 16 years, 3 months 9 days. She leaves to mourn her early departure a sorrowing husband, one daughter, Mary, aged 13, father, mother, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and a host of relatives and friends. The sorrowing husband sincerely thanks all the neighbors and friends for their help and kindness shown him in his deep bereavement and feels that he cannot repay it. Funeral services were held at the home Monday, March 12. The funeral was conducted by John Gingerich of Howard County, Indiana, Jonas and John Yoder of Defiance County, Ohio. The remains were taken to Holmes County, Ohio, Monday night for burial. The funeral in Ohio was held Wednesday. Editorial Note: - An obituary of the above named departed sister was also sent by Mrs. Andrew Beachy, and from this second obituary we take the following statements: “Her death was a great shock to every one, as she had been sick only two days with flu, heart failure having been the immediate cause of her death. Her daughter was with her and noticing an alarming change in her condition, called the grandparents, and when grandfather came in Emma breathed her last. Emma was of a cheerful disposition. She had a kind word for every one; was always ready to lend a helping hand wherever she went—a mother to every one. Hers was indeed a life of service, forgetting self entirely if she could but help another. She had such a winning way that children would cling to her, and a strong, courageous heart and hand that older people could lean on. Her kind, smiling face will be missed by every one far and near with whom she associated. But we need not mourn as those who have no hope. Our loss is her eternal gain. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in her early youth and remained a faithful member unto her death.” 3

2-15-1938 Beachy. – Jacob Beachy was born near Grantsville, Md., October 8, 1846; died at his home in Smithville, Ohio, January 1, 1938; aged 91 years, 1 month, 23 days. He was united in marriage to Fannie Fordemwalt November 24, 1874. To this union 11 children were born. His companion died October 6, 1921. One daughter, Hattie, died in 1922. Two sons (Elmer and Allen) died in infancy. He is survived by 3 sons, 5 daughters, 25 grandchildren, 27 great- grandchildren and many other near relatives. He accepted Christ in his youth and united with the Mennonite Church. For many years he was a faithful brother in the Oak Grove congregation, where in a quiet and humble spirit he worshiped his Lord and Master. He patiently bore his trials and sorrows with Christian fortitude, looking unto Him who is able and willing to bear all our burdens. Services were conducted by C. Z. Yoder and J. S. Gerig. Text, Luke 2:29-30. Interment in the Oak Grove cemetery. Note. – It has been requested that the above obituary be copied from the Gospel Herald, with some added information. Jacob Beachy, the subject of the above obituary, was a son of the late Benedict and Mary (Brenneman) Beachy. He was probably the oldest member of the Beachy family at the time of his death, or at least one of the oldest members of the family. He was fifth in generation from the earliest Beachy who came from Switzerland to America. The late Pre. Samuel W. Peachy, Belleville, Pa., who died within recent months, while not as old a man was of the fourth generation (Beachys and Peachys being the same family). The late Jonas Beachy, Grantsville, Md., who died within recent years, also of the fourth generation, lacked less than one month of being 100 years old at his death. The writer is personally acquainted with three cousins of the subject of this obituary who are past 80 years old, one of whom is nearly 86 years of age. A cousin of Jacob Beachy, not of the Beachy family, writes as follows: “His wife once said of all the years she lived with him she never heard him say an unkind word of any one.” This statement, taken at its full value, is a tribute which can be truthfully be said of very, very few persons. Since writing the above note the Iowa correspondence from Bro. Beachy came to hand, with the item concerning sister Barbara Guengerich’s illness, and the reference to her age, that she is in her 95th year, or between three and four years older than was the subject of the obituary herewith republished. Furthermore her mental faculties were well retained, especially for one of so great age. She is well-known for her great age. She is well-known for her meek, humble, modest, motherly, virtuous character. She is a daughter of the late Bishop Joel and Elizabeth (Gnagey) Beachy, Grantsville, Md., and was of the fifth generation of Beachys.

4-1-1919 Beachy. – Jonas, son of Moses M. and Lucy Beachy, died after a lingering illness of nearly one month of brain fever, March 19, 1919. He was 10 years, 4 months and 24 days old. The day following his death a son was born into the family. Burial at the Flag Run cemetery near Springs, Pa., took place March 21. Brief services at the house and grave were conducted by Bishop Moses D. Yoder—no full services having been conducted because of circumstances named above. The deceased lad was of an unusually likable character and the editor felt a strong attachment to the genial, bright personality of him who has gone to the happy eternal home of all children. By many a one he will be missed.

1-15-1931 Beachy. – Jonas J. Beachy, son of John and Christina (Livengood) Beachy was born within a few miles of Grantsville, Md., February 6, 1831: died of the infirmities of age, January 2, 1931: age 99 years, 10 months, 27 days. On September 2, 1864 he was married to Anna, daughter of Daniel and Anna (Brenneman) Yutzy of Greenville Twp., Somerset County, Pa., but she was reared by her grandmother Brenneman in Garrett County, Md., her mother having died during the daughter’s infancy. She preceded her husband to eternity June 6, 1926, at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 7 days. The surviving sons and daughters are: Christina, wife of Peter Unzicker, Elkhart, Ind.; Edward, Katherine at home; Mary, wife of Simon Orendorf (formerly Mrs. John Custer); Jonas Beachy Elmer, all of Grantsville, Md. Two sons died in infancy; Joel died in early youth, Leo who had 4

been a public school teacher in young manhood, later became an invalid through spinal disease, but by resolute application of will and energy contrived to engage in various employments, was a keeper of bees, did photographing, especially of scenic views, wrote historical articles, sketches and treatises. He was born in 1874 and died in 1927. Anna, wife of Simon Orendorf at the age of about 52 years. The subject of this sketch was of a large family and nearly all his brothers were noted for their manly physical proportions and sturdy vigor and strength, as had been their father before them. But the deceased brother had physical infirmities due to hip-joint disease and also knee-joint trouble which greatly handicapped him, notwithstanding, he outlived his kin and those who were contempories of his youth by a goodly number of years. He loved to engage in conversation of statistics in which he was well versed. He had many and varied experiences in young manhood, having gone west with an ox-train group during pioneer days. He returned to his native region, married and settled down in life, later he located in the Mt. Nebo region, about three miles southeast of Grantsville, where he spent the greater part of his long life and where he died. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in his earlier days, in which membership he died. The funeral was held at the Maple Glen meetinghouse, near Grantsville, Md., Jan. 5. And though weather conditions were very unfavorable and the roads difficult to travel, an unusually large congregation assembled in sympathetic interest in their old neighbor and acquaintance. Services at the home were conducted by J. B. Miller. In the public funeral services opening, prayer was offered by C. W. Bender, followed by discourses by M. S. Zehr, Pigeon, Mich., and by J. B. Miller. We hope the concluding verse of the departed brother’s favorite hymn may be fulfilled.

“And when this feeble, faltering tongue Lies silent in the grave, Then in a nobler, sweeter song I’ll sing thy pow’r to save”.

12-15-1927 Beachy. – Lucy, daughter of Samuel J. and Magdalena (Swartzentruber) Miller, wife of Bishop Moses M. Beachy, was born in Elk Lick Twp., Somerset County, Pa., February 20, 1876. Died at her home in the community of her birthplace, November 25, 1927; aged 51 years, 9 months and 5 days. About two years ago she was afflicted with serious uremic (kidney) disorder, which caused convolsions and her condition was very critical. After a period of fluctuating conditions, alternating improvement and relapses, her improvement was such as to enable her to be about much of the time. But she had a number of later similar attacks, some of them quite serious. Within a day of two weeks before her death, she had an attack of cerebral hemorrhage causing paralysis, and during this period there were only short intervals or periods, in the beginning of her last illness, when her mind was clear. But to the great relief of the family and her many friends she apparently did not suffer greatly. And as in her conscious life so in her unconscious and semi-conscious state frequently the accustomed smile illuminated her kindly face. She united in the sacred bonds of marriage with the bereaved brother who is left to mourn her departure, on February 17, 1895. To this union were born nine sons and five daughters. Three sons preceded the mother to eternity, two in early infancy, and one at the age of about ten years. Thus six sons and six daughters survive. One son, Noah, and one daughter, Amelia, are married, the latter being married to Eli Yoder of Norfolk, Va. Both have children. The unmarried sons and daughters are Annie, Effie, Ernest, Lewis, Milton, Alvin, Ruth, Irvin, and Mary. Of her parental family, one brother, Simon S. Miller, survives. The departed sister united with the Amish Mennonite church at the age of seventeen years and remained a loyal member unto the end. She was noted for her patience, gentleness, kindliness and exceptional motherliness. To this the writer has had ample testimony from varied and various sources, not only recently but previously. Truly, it may well be said, “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her” (Prov. 31:28). And while ever quiet, modest and retiring in conduct, she will be greatly missed, not only in the home but in the church and in the community. May the virtues in her example ever prompt those left behind to live lives of godliness. And may the warmth of gratitude that God permitted a loving wife and mother to be a blessing to her loved ones so long in that precious presence, counteract and be an antidote to the cold, cruel experiences of bereavement. And 5

may we all who miss her, rejoice in an abiding hope that her gain is infinitely greater than all earthly losses. And may those most deeply bereaved summom courage, composure and fortitude to take up anew the strained and broken threads of life like the departed companion, in wedlock and motherhood, would point them to, were she here. The funeral was held at the Flag Run meeting house, Sunday, November 27, and was of unusally large attendance. The services were conducted by Alvin M. Beachy, using portions of II Cor. 5 and by Lewis M. Beachy from I Cor. 15. Interment in nearby cemetery. J. B. Miller

10-15-1922 Beachy. – Luella May,Daughter of Bro. John and Sister Norma C. Beachy, was born August 19, 1915; died August 14, 1922, at the home of her grandparents, Bro. Simeon and Sister Mary S. Miller; aged 6 years, 11 months and 26 days. She is survived by her mother, one sister, four grandparents, and a host of other relatives and friends. Her father preceded her in death February 9, 1920. Her last desire was that those by her bedside should sing. Although weak and dying she helped and as the first verse of the song: “Ich will lieben und mich uben,” was finished she would start in and sing it again. This was done many times but as she was growing weaker she repeated the last two lines, then at last only the last line which she repeated over and over again. A Relative

Hat sein Leben fur mich geben Ganz geduldig al sein Lamm Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade Death came with friendly care, The opening bud to heaven conveyed And bade it blossom there.

5-1-1922 Beachy. – Lydia, daughter of Emanuel D. and Mary (Miller) Hershberger was born October 13, 1866. She was married to Rufus M. Beachy, December 23, 1888. To this union three sons were born, two of whom preceded the mother into eternity in early childhood. She passed into eternity as the result of an accident due to being caught by a fast train while endeavoring to cross the railroad at Meyersdale, Pa., on the morning of April 6, 1922, as stated in Editorials of April 15 Herold. Her age was 55 years, 5 months and 23 days. In youth she united with the Amish Mennonite church, in which communion she died. She will be greatly missed, not only in her home but in the community, in a larger and more extended sence. Many were the hospitalities extended and enjoyed in the home over whose domestic affairs she presided. In addition to her ordinary household labors and duties, she was an untiring worker in the art of the making of plain, non-conformed apparel and one of the officiating ministers in eulogy voiced the thought of your unworthy editor when he referred to the example of Dorcas in comparison—of whom we read that after her death when Peter came, “the coats and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them,” were shown. (Acts 9:36- 39). She leaves to mourn her sudden and from the human viewpoint untimely departure, her husband, daughter-in- law, aged father, three brothers, two sisters and a large number of more distant relatives and friends. Beachy. – Jonas R., son of the above mentioned Rufas M. and Lydia Beachy, passed into eternity with his mother in the above-mentioned accident, it is thought, in an effort to save her life. He was born Dec. 31, 1889, and was thus 32 years, 3 months and 5 days old. He united early in life with the congregation in which his parents were members and in this communion died. He was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Bishop Moses D. and Carolina Yoder who departed this life January 23, 1931. He married Amanda, daughter of Lewis S. and Elizabeth Yoder, who with the bereaved father survives and for all our deep and active sympathies should flow. The accident—“the catastrophe” as the Meyersdale Republican well terms it, in its details, will never be fully and accurately known, we truly believe. Even the eye witnesses, what few there were, were so overwhelmed by the suddenness, the magnitude of its consequences, the horror of it all that the sences hardly acted with sufficient quickness to note even many of the major features. Briefly: Bro. and Sister Sam Hershberger of Grantsville came to the Beachy home on the evening prior to the ill-fated morning, and early the following morning were driven to the station by Jonas Beachy, accompanied by his mother, who was a sister of Bro. Hershberger. Arriving at the station 6

in good time they purchased tickets for Connellsville, from where the party, Hershbergers and sister Beachy, intended to go by trolley to Scottdale, Pa. Their prospective train, they were told, was 20 minutes late. Bro. Beachy tied his horse near the depot and waited to see his relatives off. They had not waited long when some one called in that the train was coming and the agent on duty, apparently unaware that the incoming train—a fast, through freight—was running ahead of the passenger train, told the waiting passengers to get across the track, and as they hurried out of the depot and across the tracks in order to board the west bound train, the train supposed to stop, rushed on them with unexpected swiftness, but all got safely across except sister Beachy and son. It is stated that as Bro. Hershberger looked back to see if the rest were coming the locomotive seemed to come between him and them and he saw them no more until only their mangled remains were left. Eye witnesses state that they saw the brother reach out to either push his mother across or to pull her back when the vast monster of steel struck them both, throwing his body clear off the track but mangling and crushing that of the mother. The husband and father was absent from home that night and morning, testing a nearby herd of cattle for tuberculas and did not know of his overwhelming loss and sorrow until apprised there of later. The funeral was held in the large Church of the Brethern meeting house at Summit Mills on Sunday, April 9. It was probably one of the largest funerals ever held in that community. Relatives and friends were present from West Virginia, Virginia, Illinois, Iowa and Ohio, in addition to the large number assembled from many points in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The funeral was conducted by Alvin M. Beachy of near Elk Lick, Pa., and by Christian J. Swartzentruber of near Norfolk, Va., the former using John 5:24-28 and the latter I Cor. 15:35 to end of chapter, as basis of discourses. Brief remarks were also made by William S. Yoder of Norfolk, Va. That at the close of the mother’s busy, useful career and at the sudden ending of the son’s bright prospect for an extended life of intelligent helpfulness and attentive to spiritual interests they both were privileged to begin an existence of fullness and completeness is our hope and trust.

5-1-1918 Beachy. – Magdalena Beachy was born November 6, 1862; died April 6, 1918—at the place of her birth, the Beachy homestead near Aurora, W. Va.—Age 55 years and 5 months. She united with the Amish church in youth and died in a living faith. Her illness was due to a peri-thyroid goiter, which was first discovered about nine months ago; but which gave her little suffering or inconvenience until within six or eight weeks of her death, when a doctor was consulted who gave her external treatment, which however did no good. The heart was very much overworked and her condition rapidly grew worse, so that she lasted less than two weeks after being confined to bed. Three doctors had been consulted and one among them said nothing would avail short of an operation and she was then too weak for that. Funeral was held April 8. Services were conducted by Daniel J. Swartzentruber and Lewis M. Beachy, in German, and in English by Noah J. Brenneman, Interment in nearby cemetery. (The above was furnished us by members of the family by request and is modestly silent on the estimable and lovable characteristics of the deceased sister, in keeping with her character and life; a life of rare chastity, modesty, refinement, humility, and general Christian nobility; and with sincere reverence is brought to mind the embodiment of sentiment expressed in a passage of Mrs. Ellen a King’s lines as to us personified by her, who now speeps that long, last sleep. “Oh, the West Virginia hills! How unchanged they seem to stand, With their summit’s pointed skyward, To the great Almighty’s Land.’ Many changes I can see, Which my heart with sadness fills, But no changes can be noticed, In those West Virginia hills!”

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Truly, “many changes” we can see that the heart with “sadness fills’ and to the writer the loss of such as the departed was, is a real, personal loss. And her sublime, virtuous stedfastness and her devoted, spiritual conduct and attitude somehow exemplified the fastnesses of her environs, those poet-praised hills, and more yet, her very being it seemed, “pointed sky-ward to the great Almighty’s Land,” and her presence seemed a delicate, gentle yet vigorous reproach to wrong-doing and an incentive and appeal toward the things from above –the things that come from and finally go to “

9-1-1931 Beachy. – Magdalena (Swartzendruber) Beachy was born near Grantsville, Md., January 15, 1865. Died August 4, 1931. Aged 66 years, 6 months, 20 days. She was married to Cornelius Beachy November 4, 1883. They lived in matrimony 47 years. To this union were born 6 sons and 7 daughters of whom 9 are living; namely, Mrs. John Eash, Mrs. Harvey Lambright, Dan, and Jonas Of Lagrange County, Ind.; Eli, Mrs. Alvin Kramer of Plain City, Ohio; Mary, John, and Leah have preceded her to the great beyond. She also leaves 53 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild preceded her in death. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member until death. Her willing hand will be greatly missed in the family and especially at home. The funeral was held at the house August 7, conducted by Bishop Jacob Farmwauld and preacher Noah Troyer and Alvin Beachy. A large number of relatives from a distance attended the funeral. The family

4-15-1928 Beachy. – Mary Magdalene Beachy was born November 10, 1921, in Washington County, Iowa, and died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, March 21, 1928. Aged 6 years, 4 months, 11 days. On Sunday, March 18, she attended Sunday school as usual and was at home in the afternoon, seemingly well and happy, playing with a little girl who was a visitor there. She always had a great delight to play with other children and was especially fond of those younger than herself and her cheerful disposition and winsome smile had won many friends. Mary Magdalene first complained on Monday morning, not feeling well all day but as her condition did not seem serious no doctor was called until Tuesday morning, from which time she gradually became worse until noon when she had convulsions and from then on remained unconscious until her death, suffering intense pains almost constantly. As a last resort she was taken to the hospital in the night, where after an examination, an operation was performed and it was found that peritonitis had already set in due to a ruptured appendix. A few hours later, at 8:30 Wednesday morning she passed away. She leaves to mourn her early departure a widowed mother, 6 brothers, 3 sisters and many other relatives and friends. Her father preceded her in death. He died July 3, 1921. Funeral services were conducted Friday, P. M. March 23, at the Upper Deer Creek church by G. A. Yoder and A. C. Swartzendruber in German and E. G. Swartzendruber in English. Texts, Luke 18:15-17, Matt. 19:13-15. Interment in the East Union cemetery.

12-15-1925 Beachy. – Menno C. Beachy was born May 5, 1889 near Elk Lick Somerset County, Pa. Died November 23, 1925; aged 36 years, 6 months and 18 days. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth and later went to McMinnville, Oregon and was united in marriage to Fanny Christener where they resided till in the fall of 1924 when they came east, and finally settled down near Bawille, Lancaster County, Pa., in March 1925. On November 23, shortly after having returned home from work he died suddenly; apparently from leakage of the heart. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, 4 children, mother, Mrs. Sarah Beachy, two brothers and 5 sisters. Funeral at the home by John S. Mast, at the Groffdale Mennonite Church, Lancaster Co., Pa., by David Yoder in German and John S. Mast in English. Both brethren using James 4:14. His body was then taken to his early home in Somerset County, Pa. Services were held at the home of his mother on Nov. 3rd by C. W. Bender, from Amos 4:12, and Noah Brenneman from Rev. 14:13. Note: (Son of Christian C. and Sarah Hershberger Beachy. J L Y)

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11-15-1923 Beachy. – Paul Beachy (son of Benedict and Mary Beachy) was born Janusry 25, 1841. Died about five miles southwest of Grantsville, Md., October 13, 1923. Aged 82 years, 8 months and 18 days. Five sons, three daughters and grandchildren survive of the immediate family. Funeral was held at the Maple Glen M. H. on October 15. Funeral rites at the late home of the deceased were conducted by C. W. Bender; at the meeting house by Noah Brenneman in German and by J. B.Miller in English.The Great Almighty’s Land. J. B. M. Paul Beachy 9-15-1935

Beachy. – Rufus M. Beachy was born on Keyser’s Ridge, west of Grantsville, Md., January 30, 1867; grew to manhood in Elk Lick Twp., Somerset County, Pa., and died at his home near Meyersdale, Pa., August 31, 1935, at the age of 68 years, 7 months and 1 day. He was married to Lydia E. Hershberger, December 23, 1888. To this union three sons were born, of whom two died in childhood. Jonas, the oldest, died with his mother on the memorable occasion at Meyersdale, Pa., when they were struck and instantly killed by a train, April 6, 1922. He was married to Amanda Beachy, of Madison County, Ohio, December 20, 1922. To them two children were born, a daughter, who died in infancy, and a son, Elias, who, with his mother survives. He united with the Amish Mennonite church early in life, and was a faithful and active Sunday school worker while his health permitted. In early manhood he was of strong physique: later his health was impaired due to various causes. Following an attack of flu, his bodily health and mental vigor declined and he became unable to work in November, 1933, and became bedfast in May 1934, his affliction being due to a general decline in which he became helpless as a child. While yet on the farm he studied and practiced veterinary surgery ; later, he gave attention to the work of tailoring in the line of plain clothes, and in connection with his companions in wedlock, performed a very worthy and acceptable and efficient service in this line. And when those activities could no longer be continued they were greatly missed by the communities within their range of service. The deceased was well-informed in general and especially so in the special subjects to which he was attentive, and his latest years brought a distinct and saddening loss and involved distress and hardship to his connections in the state of his decline. In addition to wife and son, he is survived by the following brothers: Bishop Lewis Beachy, Oakland, Md,; Bishop Moses M. Beachy, Salisbury, Pa., and Pre. Alvin M. Beachy, Topeka, Indiana. A brother, Amos, preceded him early in death, and two sisters, Mrs. Peter Schmucker and Mrs. Jonas M. Yoder. The funeral was held Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the large Church of the Brethern meeting house at Summit Mills, Pa., conducted by Simon L. Yoder and Norman D. Beachy, in German, assisted by J. B. Miller in English. 10-1-1935 A CORRECTION: According to information which the editor has reason to believe is correct, Rufus M. Beachy was born in “The Cove” Garrett County, Md.

5-1-1940 Beachy. – Samuel Beachy, Jr., son of Samuel and Nettie (Miller) Beachy, was born near Hutchinson, Kansas, October 13, 1939; died in Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, April 7, 1940; age 5 months and 25 days. Of near relatives left to mourn his early departure are parents, six brothers, four sisters, a grandfather, and a grandmother. He was the first to leave the family circle, and we sympathize with the bereft in their bereavement. He was just as a little bud ready to burst forth in the bloom of life, only to be called away so soon. He had been ailing for more than a week with what was thought to be flu, which terminated in pneumonia. The funeral was held at the home, Monday afternoon, April 8, conducted by Pre. Noah Mast and Bishop Jacob Miller.

10-15-1927 Beachy. – Sarah, wife of Pre. Christian S. Beachy (deceased) was born in Elk Lick Twp., Somerset County, Pa., July 25, 1848; died September 30, 1927, at the home of Brother and Sister Lewis S. Yoder near Springs, Pa. Her age was 9

79 years, 2 months and 4 days. She was the daughter of Pre. Daniel and Sarah (Gnagey) Hershberger. Early in life she united with the Amish Mennonite church and remained a loyal member to the end. On November 3, 1870 she was married to Christian Beachy (as indicated above) and her husband departed this life November 2, 1895. To this union were born the following sons and daughters: Elizabeth, married to Lewis S. Yoder (mentioned above); Simon, married to Sarah J. Tice, near Meyersdale, Pa.; Amanda, wife of Bishop William S. Yoder, near Norfolk, Va.; Emanuel, married to Ruhama Guengerich, an esteemed minister of the Gospel who died near Kalona, Iowa, October 22, 1921; Mary died in infancy; Barbara, wife of Milton E. Yoder, near Norfolk, Va.; Anna, wife of Edward M. Yoder, near Grantsville, Md.; Lydia, wife of John Wengerd, near Salisbury, Pa,; Noah, married to Katie Schrock, living near Oakland, Md.; Savilla, married to Ezra M. Yoder near Grantsville, Md. and died March 19, 1920; Fannie, died at the age of 7 years; Menno, married to Fannie Christner and died in Lancaster Co., Pa., November 23, 1926; Sadie, married to John D. Yoder, Jr., and died near Grantsville, Md., October 2, 1916. Seven children are thus left to mourn her departure; one brother, John D. Hershberger of Kalona, Iowa; 87 grandchildren, and 13 preceded her in death, and 42 great-grandchildren. All children were present at the funeral, John D. Hershberger, wife and daughter; David S. Beachy (brother-in- law), Arthur, Ill.; Lafayette Miller and wife, (the latter sister-in-law), Plain City, Ohio; D. J. Swartzentruber and wife, (the latter sister-in-law), Oakland, Md.; and S. D. Beachy (nephew) and wife of near Oakland, Md. The funeral was held at the Flag Run meeting house near Niverton, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1927, the services being conducted by Moses M. Beachy and Alvin Beachy, the latter using II Tim. 4:6-8 and portions of I Cor. 15. Interment was made in the family cemetery on the home place.

Note.—The above in substance was furnished by a member of the family. I shall take the liberty to add a voluntary tribute. I often pondered over the notable life experiences of “Aunt Sarah,” as she was known to many. As indicated above, she lived in widowhood more than 31 years; and when her great bereavement came some of the children were comparatively small and she was obliged to bear the burden of responsibility usually borne by two living as one in marital union. But bravely facing the sad and depressing circunstances she sturdily administered the family affairs. Then, when the children were grown and the oldest daughter and son-in-law purchased the home farm, and a cosy, comfortable addition was built to the already commodious residence, there was rejoicing that the sister could live a life of retirement from the more strenuous duties. But alas! How uncertain and precarious is life! Two daughters suffered decline of health and strength, both, after the unequal contest to be ultimately claimed as victims of the unsparing hand of Death. And during these afflictions “Aunt Sarah” again took up the seemingly numberless activities necessary in such circunstances and repeated, as it were, that priceless mother-service again; and during the more trying and critical times that home, prepared for life’s quiet afternoon and evening was vacant, because its rightful occupant was engaged in the busy and self-denying ministry of service. Nor was it to her own household that those efforts were limited but it extended to the larger circle of her neighborhood. The departed sister had her defects and faults, but sometimes when I meditate upon what mother-hands have done and are doing—hands busy to help and care for the help-needy—loyal mothers and others who minister in mother- service--and I am sure this great service is not wholly and fully appreciated-then, it is seldom that “Aunt Sarah” dose not number among the worthies of my mental survey.—Editor

2-1-1933 Beachy. – Sarah (Tice) Beachy was born near Accident, Garrett County, Md., January 13, 1883. Died at home, near Meyersdale, Pa., January 2, 1933. Age 49 years, 11 months and 19 days. She was a daughter of Jonas and Lydia (Yoder) Tice; was married to Simon C. Beachy, January 14, 1900. To this union three children were born; Menno, died when nine months old; Amanda, died when sixteen years of age; Noah, at home, recently married to Fannie, youngest daughter of Noah and Savilla Hershberger, of near Grantsville, Md. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in her youth and remained a steadfast member throughout life. Her character was quite, modest, peaceable, friendly and neighborly. She will not only be greatly missed by her devoted companion and family, but also in the church and Sunday school. She was a particular friend of children, and was a teacher of the smallest children’s class in Sunday school. She was a friend to all, and had a smile for everybody. Her father preceded her in death, but her mother survives; also eight sisters and one brother; Amanda, 10

wife of Precher Noah M. Yoder, Dover, Dela.; Annie, wife of Joseph M. Gingerich, Millersburg, Ohio; Tillie, wife of Jonas M. Yoder, Meyersdale, Pa.; Mary, wife of Menno J. Yoder, Meyersdale; Lizzie, wife of Noah M. Beachy, Salisbury, Pa; Amelia, wife of Lloyd W. Yoder, Norfolk, Va.; Olive, wife of Claude E. Yoder, Meyersdale; Effie, wife of Earl R. Yoder, and Noah, single, the latter both of Norfolk, Va. She had been afflicted with impaired health for years, notwithstanding this, she bore her affliction seemingly cheerfully. In October her limbs began to swell, but she did not complain of being sick. After that the swelling extended, and on December 18, the doctor prescribed remaining in bed, that she might recuperate the sooner by staying off her feet. On December 28 the doctor saw her and pronounced her condition better, but on Jan. 2, she passed on to the better world. Complicated with a weakened condition, immediate cause of death was a weak heart. She was conscious and her mind was clear almost to the end. The funeral was held at the Summit Mills meeting house, January 5, where a large assemblage was in attendance. Services at the home were conducted by Moses M. Beachy, at the meeting house by Simon L. Yoder and Norman D. Beachy in German, J. B. Miller in English, and the principal sermon and concluding services by Moses M. Beachy in German. The remains were interred in the cemetery nearby. The Family

A precious one from us has goin A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, which never can be filled, in His wisdom has recalled, The boon His love had given, And though the body slumbers here; The soul is safe in Heaven.

8-15-1933 Beachy. – Simon C. Beachy was born in the “Cove” region, near Accident, Md., July 22, 1872. Died at his home near Meyersdale, Pa., July 17, 1933, at the age of 60 years, 11 months and 25 days. He was married to Sarah L. Tice on January 14, 1900. She preceded him in death 6 months and 15 days. To this union were born three children; Menno, who died when nine months old; Amanda, who died when sixteen years old; Noah, at home, married to Fannie Hershberger, October 15, 1932. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in his youth, and remained a steadfast member and loyal worker throughout life. He was quiet, modest, peaceable, friendly and neighborly. He will not only be missed in the home but in the church and Sunday school. He was a friend to all and had a smile for everybody. His parents, two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. One brother and five sisters survive: Elizabeh, wife of Lewis Yoder, Salisbury, Pa.; Amanda, wife of Bishop William S. Yoder , Lynnhaven, Va.; Barbara, wife of Milton E. Yoder, Norfolk, Va.; Annie, wife of Edward M. Yoder, Grantsville, Md.; Lydia, wife of John S. Wengerd, Salisbury, Pa.; and Noah, Oakland, Md. He had been afflicked with impaired health for several years. After the death of his companion, his health failed more rapidly, his ailment having been complications of heart, liver and kidney diseases. On June 7 the doctor prescribed remaining in bed. After several weeks his condition seemed to improve until a short time before his departure, when he became gradually weaker and finally passed on to the better world. He bore his afflictions seemly cheerfully and was fully resigned to the Lord’s will The funeral was held in the meetinghouse of the Church of the Brethern at Summit Mills, Pa., July 20, with a very large attendance. Services at the home were conducted by Norman D. Beachy; at the meetinghouse by George W. Beiler in German, J. B. Miller in English and the principal and concluding services by Moses M. Beachy in German. The remains were interred in the Amish cemetery beside his companion.

3-15-1938 Beachy. – Veronica Beachy, daughter of Valentine and Elizabeth (Miller) Hershberger, was born near Farmerstown, Ohio, October 26, 1869; died near Walnut Creek, February 26, 1938; aged 67 years, 3 months, 29 11

days. She was united in marriage to Benjamin Beachy, February 12, 1891. To this union 12 children were born, 7 sons and 5 daughters. One son and one daughter died when yet young. On Friday, husband and wife were on their way to visit an aged widow, and when they had gone about half a mile, she complained of being ill and they returned home. That day she had fifteen spasms, and died that evening. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband and ten children: Katie, Mrs. Joseph V. Helmuth ; Fannie, Mrs. Menno Miller, Illinois ; Valentine, Sugar Creek, Ohio ; Alvin, Baltic, Ohio; Enos, Millersburg, Ohio ; Emanuel, at whose home she died ; Lizzie Ann ; Benjamin, Jr., and Atlee, at home. She was the oldest of a family of 12, and is survived by three brothers and four sisters. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church. The funeral was conducted by Dan. J. Miller and John B. Miller, Monday February 28, at the home.

7-15-1923 Beiler. – Aaron P. Beiler, born October 2, 1882, died at his home near Paradice, Pa., June 22, 1923; aged 41 years, 8 months, 20 days He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife and 5 children, his parents, two sisters and one brother; besides a host of relatives and friends. He was a very sincere man, and will be grearly missed in the home and Church. Funeral services were held Monday forenoon June 25, by Bishop C. A. King and John A. Stoltzfus. Text, Philippians 1:21-24.

11-15-1932 Beiler. – Barbara Beiler, daughter of the late Peter and Anna Mary Showerer Keener, was born in Germany, January 7, 1848; died of the infirmities of age at her home near Intercourse, Pa., September 30, 1932; aged 84 years, 8 months, 23 days. She was in bed about two weeks before her death, and grew gradually weaker until she fell asleep. She was very patient in her last illness, and her desire was to be at home with Jesus. She came to this country with her parents and family, when fourteen years of age. She was united in marriage to Christian J. Beiler, December 8, 1874. To this union were born eight children, five of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her aged companion and these children: George, a minister, residing on the home farm; Barbara S., wife of Samuel Z. Smoker, of near Millwood; and Maggie S., at home. Fifteen grandchildren also survive, and two sisters, Katie and Maggie Keener. She was a member of the Weavertown Amish Mennonite church. Brief funeral services were held at the home by Pre. Norman Beachy, with further services at Weavertown church by Bishops John A. Syoltzfus, John S. Mast and Moses M. Beachy. Text, Rev. 14:13. Interment in Beiler’s cemetery near Ronks.

12-1-1923 Beiler. – Catherine Beiler died October 31, 1923; aged 66 years, 8 months and 18 days. She was the widow of Jacob K. Beiler who died August 23, 1922. She leaves the following children: Ezra, David, and Andrew, all of Bird-in- Hand, Pa., and Mary and Fannie at home; the following brothers and sister survive: Gideon of Buena Vista, Andrew of Ind., and Mrs. Fannie Zook of Scalp Level. Pa. The funeral was held at the home of her son David at Bied-in-Hand Saturday Nov. 3, services by Christian Fisher of Ronks and John Speicher of Eden. Her remains were laid to rest in the Beiler Cemetery at Ronk.

9-1-1936 Beiler. – Clarence Herbert, son of John and Mattie (Byler) Beiler was born September 21, 1921 at Nappanee, Indiana; died July 23, 1936, at Norfolk, Va.; aged 14 years, 10 months, 2 days. His death was due to drowning while swimming with a few other boys. He leaves to mourn his early departure father, mother, three brothers and four sisters: Jonas, of Belleville.; Elizabeth and Verna of Fentress, Va.; Lydia of Somerset Co., Pa.; Melvin, Joseph, Mary, and Edna at home. Also a host of relatives and friends. It was a shock to the family and friends but we need not mourn as those who have no hope.

7-15-1934 Beiler. – Christian J., son of the late George and Katherine (King) Beiler (a life-long resident of near Intercourse, Lancaster County, Pa.,) was born April, 1850; died May 9, 1934, at the age of 84 years, 1 month, 7 days. He was 12

united in marriage with Barbara Keener December 18, 1874, who passed away September 30, 1932, after having lived together almost 58 years. To this union were born 8 children, 3 of whom survive: George, Barbara, wife of Samuel Z. Smoker, and Maggie at home; the following children preceded their parents into eternity: Katie, Mary, Annie, Aaron P., and an infant daughter. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour in his youth, and was a member of, and a pillar in the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church, always taking an active interest in the church and Sunday school. “Daddy Beiler” (as he was often called) was almost always asked for a testimony and was a wise counsellor, and ever ready to help others. “He shall be missed, for his seat will be empty;” but his memory will long be cherished by the many who learned to know and love him, and his influence for good will live onward. The last time he was permitted to attend services was on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1934, (when Communion was observed) at which time he placed particular emphasis in his testimony that his sojourning here would not be long any more. The following week he took sick, and gradually became weaker, but his mind was clear almost to the very last, and he frequently expressed himself as desiring to enter into “the rest prepared for the people of God.” Funeral services were conducted at his late home May 12, by Norman D. Beachy, with further services at the Weavertown Amish Meeting House by Amos B. Stoltzfus in English, and Samuel W. Peachey and John A. Stoltzfus in German. Texts: Romans 6:23 and Rev. 14:12-13.

7-1-1932 Beiler. – David D. Beiler, a life long resident of near Bird-in-Hand, Lancaster County, Pa., at his home on Friday, May 20th, 1932 of 9-days illness of plural pneumonia, aged 39 years, 2 months and 14 days. He was a son of the late Jacob K. and Katie Diener Beiler, a member of the Amish church, and is survived by his wife who was Miss Emma Beiler before marriage. Also the following brothers and sisters: Mary, Ezra and Fannie, wife of Amos S. Fisher of near Ronks, and Andrew near Bird-in-hand. Also many friends. Funeral services were held at the late home, May 23, conducted by David Zook and Bishop Ben F. Beiler, text, Mark 13:31-37. Burial in Beiler’s cemetery, near Ronks. Aaron E. Beiler

1-1-1933 Beiler. – Elizabeth R. Beiler, wife of Moses L. Beiler of near Ronks, Lancaster County, Pa., died at her home on Saturday morning, December 10, 1932, after about 1 years illness of tuberculois; aged 20 years, 7 months and 23 days. She was a member of the Amish church, a daughter of Stephen B. and Annie (Riehl) King with whom she resided in one part of the house. Besides her husband and parents she is survived by 1 daughter, Annie; her grandmother, Mary, widow of Menno Riehl; and 3 sisters: Mary, wife of John M. Lee, of Dover, Delaware and Annie and Katie at home. Three sisters preceded her in death among whom was Naomi, wife of Isaac Lantz who died six weeks ago. The funeral was held at the late home on Monday, December 12, conducted by Pre. Christian King and Bishop Ben Beiler. Text Mark 13:31 to end. Burial at Beiler graveyard near Ronks. Aaron E. Beiler

4-1-1934 Beiler. – Henry M., son of Henry K. and Lydia (Miller) Beiler of near Monterey, Lancaster, County, Pa., died in the Lancaster General Hospital, on March 3, 1934, after an illness of three months of complications, aged 16 months , 23 days. Besides his parents the following brothers and sisters survive. Solomon, of Stumptown; Susan, wife of Daniel Zook, Christian, Annie, Enos, Aaron, Moses, Levi and Israel, all at home; also his grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Miller of near Heller’s Church. Funeral services were held at the home of his parents on Tuesday, March 6, conducted by Preacher Jonas Ebersole and Bishop Benjamin F. Beiler; text, Luke 12:42-50. Hymn, “Gute nacht, ihr meine lieben,” read at the home by Deacon Daniel King, and hymn, “Nun gute Nacht, ihr liebsten mein,” read at the grave by Deacon John King. Burial at Myers’ graveyard. Aaron E. Beiler

9-15-1923 Beiler. – Isaac K., son of Noah and Mary (King) Beiler, was buried August 21st, 1923; aged 11 years, I month and 13 days. Funeral services were held at the home of his parents near Intercourse by Bishop Gideon Stoltzfus and Pre. Christian Stoltzfus. He suffocated in a bin of feed, while the feed was being drawn from the bin, through a spout to 13

the floor below. It is not known whether he had fallen asleep in the bin or not, but it is known that we find recorded in Matthew 24:44: “Therefore be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” J. Z. Beiler 6-15-1932 Beiler. – John C. Beiler died April 7, 1932 at his home, Smoketown, Lancaster County, Pa., after about a weeks illness of pneumonia, aged 83 years, 7 months, 28 days, - This was practically his first illness, and was the first death in the family. He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Zook), they having lived together over 60 years. The following children survive: Mrs. Lydia Zook, Mrs. Annie King, Mrs. Ida King, Mrs. Rebecca Zook and Mrs. Hannah Smoker; also 26 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers and 1 sister: Samuel Beiler, Ben S. Beiler, and Mrs. Sarah Stoltzfus. Accepting Christ as his Savior in his youth, he united with the Amish Mennonite Church, and was a faithful member and pillar in the church. We believe our loss is his gain. Funeral services were held at the late home, and also at Weavertown Amish Meeting House April 9, 1932, conducted by Daniel Stoltzfus, Christian King, and John A. Stoltzfus. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

11-15-1929 Beiler. – John U. Beiler, son of Jonas M., and the late Fannie (Fisher) Beiler, was born near Ronks, Lancaster County, Pa., November 16, 1908; died October 14, 1929, of peritonitis, after an operation for appendicitis; aged 20 years, 10 months and 28 days. He was a member of the Amish Church and is survived by his father and step- mother, Mattie (Petersheim) Beiler; also the following brothers and sisters: Elam F.; Lizzie F.; Mary, wife of Samuel L. Fisher of near Intercourse, Pa.: Henry D.; Fannie S.; Lydia F.; Jonas S.; and Christian P. Beiler. His mother preceded him in death 15 years ago. Funeral services were conducted at his late home on Wednesday, October 16, 1929, by Leander Keim of Haven, Kansas, and Bishop Benjamin F. Beiler of Ronks, Pa. Interment in Beiler’s Graveyard adjoining the home farm. We cannot understand why he should have been called away in the bloom of youth, but our vision is so very limited, while God sees from eternity to eternity, and we know that “He doeth all things well.”

11-1-1928 Beiler. – Jonathan Z. Beiler (better known as “J. Z.”) died at his home at Witmer, Lancaster County, Pa., October 10, 1928, at the age of 58 years, 10 months and 19 days. His parents were the late Josiah L. and Lydia (Zook) Beiler. The survivers are: his bereaved wife, whose maiden name was Katie L. Fisher, the following children: Aaron E., Omar H., Barbara, wife of Stephen E. Stoltzfus, Savilla, wife of Amos E. Stoltzfus, Lizzie, wife of Aaron M. Stoltzfus, and Fanny at home, and sixteen grandchildren; one brother Jacob Y., three sisters: Lizzie Z. Smoker, Nancy, wife of Menno S. Beiler and Lydia Z. Lapp. Funeral was held, Saturday forenoon, Oct. 13, conducted by Aaron Esch and Benuel Stoltzfus; text John 5:24-25. Burial at Beiler’s cemetery near Ronks. A large congregation of friends assembled out of respect for the departed. On the afternoon of the 9th inst., the deceased was suddenly and seriously taken ill, suffering excruciating pain, due to perforated ulcers of the stomach resulting in acute peritonitis. His condition was beyond the reach of medical skill and means. But the great Physician, the sympathizing Jesus, came to his relief and he passed silently to the great Beyond, being conscious to the last, he could continue to plead for the saving grace, which we doubt not was his. Readers of the Herold, his pen is laid aside, his work is finished. We know he was widely known and will be sadly missed throughout the entire community. In his home he was a devoted husband and father. He was a helpful neighbor, a friend of friends both to old and young. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Savior, was steadfast in his purpose but carrying his human weakness. Peace to his soul.

6-15-1935 Beiler. – Lydia L., daughter of Jacob Y. and the late Fannie (Lapp) Beiler, of Weavertown, Lancaster County, Pa., died Friday, May 31, 1935, after an illness of over four years of complications. The cause of death was called starvation fever. At intervals she suffered great pains, being in agony, and extremely pitiful object to behold. Her age was 39 years, 9 months, 28 days. She was a member of the Amish church. Besides her bereft father she is survived by the following brothers and sisters. Rebecca, wife of Amos Petersheim, Centerville ; Josiah L., Spring 14

Garden ; Jonathan, Intercourse ; Sarah, wife of Jacob Fland of Weavertown ; Daniel, an inmate at the Lancaster insane asylum ; Moses, Irishtown ; and John, Amos, Elizabeth, and Katie at home. Besides her mother she was preceded in death by 2 brothers at one time and about a month later by another brother and I think another brother or sister earlier. The departed sister was of a humble, quiet and friendly disposition, trying with all her power to endure her sufferings patiently. “Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and his ways past finding out.” Brief funeral services were held at the late home on Saturday, June 1, by Pre. Jonathan Smoker and a hymn – Wann Wird doch mein Jesus kommen – was read by Pre, John Lapp. Further services were held at a neighbor’s home (John Beiler) conducted by Bishop Henry and Pre. Stephen F. Stoltzfus (as was requested by the departed sister). Text, II Cor. 4:13 to end of chapter. Hymn, Wo ist Jesus, mein verlangen, read by Pre. Jacob Lapp, Jr. Burial at Beilers graveyard near Ronks. Hymn, Welt hinweg, ich bin dein mude, read at the grave by Deacon Jacob Lapp. Benediction by Bishop John Petersheim. Aaron E. Beiler

3-15-1936 Beiler. – Menno S., son of the late Joseph L. and Magdalena (Lantz) Beiler, died very suddenly at the home of his son-in-law, Pre. Jacob Lapp, Jr., Gordonville, on Friday night, February 28, 1936 of a heart attack: aged 75 years, 5 months and 28 days. He was a member of the Amish church. Besides his daughter Malinda, at whose home he died, he is survived by the following children : Susan, wife of Morris Zook, Honeybrook, Pa. ; Lydia, wife of Daniel Beiler, Belmont, Pa. ; Mary, wife of Daniel S. Beiler, Norfolk, Va. ; Simeon, Intercourse, Pa. ; Josiah L. Byerstown, Pa. ; and John B., Morgantown, Pa; also a step-brother, Bishop John Beiler, Groffdale, Pa. His wife, the late Nancy J. Beiler died March 2, of last year; also 2 sons, Joseph and Emanuel, died some years ago. Funeral services were held at the Jacob Lapp home on Tuesday, March 3, conducted by Jacob Lapp, Sr., and Bishop Ben. F. Beiler. Text, Rev. 14: 12-13. Hymns: “Mensch! sag’ an, was ist dein Leben?” read at the home by Deacon Menno Fisher, and “Ach kommet, ihr Menschenkinder!” at the grave by Deacon Daniel E. Stoltzfus. Burial at Myers cemetery. Aaron E. Beiler

4-1-1935 Beiler. – Nancy Z., wife of Menno S. Beiler of near Intercourse, Lancaster County, Pa., was born in Union County, Pa.; died very suddenly at her home on Saturday, March 2, 1935; aged 74 years, 6 months and 4 days. She was a member of the Amish church, a daughter of the late Josiah L. and Lydia (Zook) Beiler of Witmer, Pa. Besides her bereaved husband she is survived by the following children: Susan, wife of Morris Zook, Stony Brook; Lydia, wife of Daniel S. Beiler, Norfolk, Va.; Simeon B. and Malinda, wife of Pre. Jacob K. Lapp, Intercourse; Josiah M. Byerstown; and John Z. Morgantown. Also a brother Jacob Y. Beiler and a sister, Mrs, Lydia Z. Lapp, Weavertown, 32 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren also survive; 3 brothers and 4 sisters preceded her in death. Aunt Nancy had been in failing health the last while past, but seemed better of late. On Saturday forenoon she did cleaning about the house ; after dinner she prepared herself to visit her daughter Malinda who lives nearby, but wished to take a rest on the couch while Uncle was getting the team ready, and then she fell asleep, never to awaken again on this side of the grave and eternity. Not a stir or defect was found on her. With a few exceptions of the outer garments, she had washed, combed, and dressed herself for the grave, and as her natural house was in order, we have reason to believe so also was the spiritual body, or soul prepared to answer the call of the Lord. “Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live” (Isa. 38:1). Her form in the coffin seemed as though only in a natural sleep. Funeral services were held at the home of her son-in-law, Jacob Lapp on Tuesday, March 5. Concluded by bishop Henry Lapp and Pre. Aaron H. Glick. Text, Rev. 14:12-20. Hymn, Ach komet her, ihr menschenkinder,” was read at the house by Deacon Daniel Stoltzfus of Bardcrossing, and “Nun gute Nacht, ihr liebsten mein” at the grave by Deacon Tobias Stoltzfus. Burial in Myers graveyard. Among those present from a distance were Mary, wife of Daniel S. Beiler, Norfolk, Va.; Abe Zook, Benjamin Beiler and Jonathan Yoder of Mifflin County, Pa. Aaron E. Beiler

5-1-1918 Beitzel. – Carolina, daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth Beitzel, was born October 8, 1889. Died in the Western 15

Maryland Hospital, Cumberland, Md., April 16, 1918. Aged 28 years, 6 months and 8 days. As a young girl she had scarlet fever and her health was not good from that time on. Recently her health was seriously impaired and she was taken to the hospital last fall but for various reasons returned home without an operation; a little over five weeks prior to her death she was again taken to the hospital and while there underwent three operations under the best reputed surgical skill in the western part of the state in the vain hope of saving her life and perhaps restoring health. In disposition she was very modest and retiring, ever “a keeper at home:” and her enforced absence during her final illness was mutually painful to all. Early in life she united with the Amish Mennonite church and as far as the writer knows died a consistent member of the faith. She leaves to mourn her departure, an aged father, who is in enfeebled health, a devoted mother and brother; and two half brothers. Our sympathies are peculiarly stirred because of the knowledge that the members of this family circle were seldom long absent from home and were so devoted; but we have the confidence that mourners’ loss is the departed one’s gain. The funeral was held at the Cherry Glade or Forks meeting house near Bittinger, Md., April 18; attendance was large. Services at the house by Christian W. Bender, who also preached in German at the meeting house from I Cor. 15:58, followed by the writer in English from II Cor. 4:8 to 5:11. J. B. Miller.

11-15-1927 Beitzel. – Leo Beitzel, son of Daniel and Annie Beitzel, near Bittinger, Md., was born August 17, 1927; died October 23, 1927; aged 2 months and 6 days. The funeral was held at the Cherry Glade meeting house, October 25. Services at the home were conducted by C. W. Bender, at the meeting house by Noah Brenneman in German from Luke 23:28 and by J. B. Miller in English from Mark 10:15 and Matthew 18:3.

11-1-1919 Beitzel. – Lewis Beitzel was born in Birkebach, Germany, October 15, 1839. Died October 23, 1919, at his home near Bittinger, Md., of the infirmities of age, at the age of 80 years and 8 days. He came to this country as a young man and engaged as a farm laborer, in Somerset County, Pa., for some years. Then he married Sarah, daughter of the late Daniel Brenneman. To this union were born two sons, Daniel and Christian. His wife died early in life and some years later he married Elizabeth, daughter of the late Christian Orendorf, who with one son Edwin, and the sons of the first wife survive. A daughter of the second wife, Carrie, preceded the departed father to the great beyond early in 1918. He united with the Amish Mennonite church as a young man, in which communion he remained throughout a long life. Lewis Beitzel The funeral was held on Sunday, October 26 at the Cherry Glade (Forks) A. M. meeting house near Bittinger, Md., and was attended by a large congregation of relatives, friends and neighbors. Services were conducted by Emanuel C. Beachy, C. W. Bender and the writer. We believe the survivors may rest in the faith and hope that the departed is at rest and in peace. J. B. Miller

11-15-1917 Beitzel. – Melvin Hugh, son of Daniel and Anna Beitzel, died October 9, 1917, at the age of 2 months and 21 days; death being due to mal-nutrition or lack of digestion and assimilation or lack of digestion and assimilation. Funeral was held on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Cherry Glade A. M. meeting House near Bittinger, Md. Sermons by N. J. Brenneman, and by the writer in German from Heb. 9:27-28. J. B. Miller

2-1-1923 Beitzel. – Nona Catherine, daughter of Daniel and Annie Beitzel died at her parents’ home near Bittinger, Md., February 14, 1923, at the age of 10 months and 24 days. Death was due to whooping cough complicated with 16

pneumonia. The funeral was held February 16 at the Cherry Glade M. H. Sermons were preached by C. W. Bender, in German using Luke 18:16-17 and by J. B. Miller in English from 2 Samuel 12, the last two clauses of verse 23. Only the parents were able to attend the funeral, the remaining sister and brothers also having been afflicted with whooping cough. The family has the sympathy of the community in their bereavement; we trust they may be so comforted from above that they be more and more resigned to their lot of affliction; and that they may be brought to realize that the little one gone before has gained more than the sorrowing survivers lost through it is a loss indeed.

10-15-1932 Beitzel. – Vernon Laray, son of Edwin and Arminta Beitzel of near Accident, Md., was born August 8, 1932. Died of broncho-pneumonia after a little more than two days’ illness, October 5; aged 1 month and 27 days. The funeral was held October 7; services at the home were conducted by J. B. Miller at the Cherry Glade meeting house by C. W. Bender in German and by Shem Peachey in English. The twin sister of the departed child was also very ill, having begun with similar ailment shortly after the other began to complain, but at the time of the funeral it seemed slightly better.

11-1-1938 Bellar. – Joseph Bellar was found dead in bed, September 6, 1938; aged 76 years, 3 months, 22 days. Bro. Bellar had been in his usual health. On Monday he did his usual work on the farm, although it had been reported that he had a weak heart. He was born near Croghan, N. Y., and lived on a farm all his life. He married Mary Kipfer of Canada, 47 years ago. She died October 3, 1925. Surviving him are the following: 1 son, Christian, at home; and 1 sister, Mrs. Chas. (Libby) Norris of Lowville. Funeral services were conducted the following Trursday P. M., September 8, in charge of Pre. Joseph Lehman at the home, and Bishop C. M. Naftziger and Pre. Joseph Zehr at the Croghan meetinghouse.

4-15-1921 Bellar. – John Bellar was born December 28, 1854, in Lewis County, New York. Died February 27, 1921. Age 66 years, 1 month and 29 days. He was married to Elizabeth Kennel February 17, 1885. To this union were born 4 sons and 3 daughters. Two sons died in infancy. In the year of 1885 he, with his companion, moved to Holt County, Nebraska, at which place he resided at the time of his death. In early youth he accepted Christ as his Savior, unto whom he remained true unto death. He served as deacon in the Amish Mennonite church for about 34 years. He leaves to mourn his departure, his beloved wife, two sons, and three daughters, ten grandchildren, one brother, one sister, and a host of friends and neighbors. Death was due to ulcers of the stomach. Funeral services at the house by Bro. J. H. Birky, Beemer, Neb., using Matt. 24:42-44, in connection with Isaiah 57:1 and at the meeting house by Bro. L. O. Schlegel, Milford, Neb., John Beller from Titus 2:13. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

4-1-1912 Bender. – Infant son of Valentine and Carolina Bender, died March 6, 1912. He leaves to mourn, father, mother, eight sisters and two brothers. One sister and one brother had preceded him to the home beyond. Jesus says: “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for such is the kingdom of heaven.” Interment in the Maple Glen cemetery.

8-15-1921 Bender. – Catherine, wife of Gideon W. Bender died July 21, 1921, at the age of 46 years, 7 months and 14 days. She was ailing for about eight months, and gradually becoming worse, was finally taken to the Western Maryland Hospital, Cumberland, Md., on the attending physician’s advice where she underwent an operation. But all efforts 17

were unavailing to restore to health and she passed from the rugged shores of Time to those of Eternity. She was a daughter of the late Bishop Simon E. Mast, of Geauga County, Ohio. She was born in Holmes County of the same state. She was married to Daniel J. Tice November 24, 1895. To this union were born four sons and six daughters, all of whom survive to mourn the departure of a kind, affectionate mother. Her first husband died February 25, 1913 in Stark County, Ohio, where the family lived. On February, 1915, she became the second wife of Gideon W. Bender, of Springs, Pa. Besides her children, husband, and step-children, she leaves her aged mother, four brothers, four sisters and a number of more distant relatives and friends to mourn her departure. One brother preceded her to the great beyond. Early in life she united with the Amish Mennonite Church and died in its faith. Funeral services were held at the Flag Run meeting house, near Springs, Pa., of which congregation the deceased sister was a member on July 22. Services were conducted by Noah M. Yoder and Moses M. Beachy, the latter using Rev. 7:13-14 as a text. The funeral company left the same evening for Stark County, Ohio, where funeral services were held and interment made July 23, at A. M. meeting house, near Hartville, Ohio. Services were conducted by Joshua King from Psalm 39:5-6 and by Joseph Coblentz from I Cor. 15:33.

Mother is gone; her chair is vacant, And her face we’ll see no more, She has gone to dwell in heaven, All her sorrows now are o’er.

6-1-1925 Bender. – Christian J. Bender was born September 7, 1848, in Somerset County, Pa., and died at his home near Wellman, Iowa, May 13, 1925, aged 76 years, 8 months and 6 days. With his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bender, he came to Iowa seventy years ago. He was married to Mary Gardner November 2, 1873, having lived in matrimony a little over fifty-one years. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in his youth, and remained a faithful member until death. He had been in his usual health until about eight months ago, since which time he failed somewhat, and especially so the last month or more, when he failed more rapidly until the end came. The day before his death he was still able to walk about, he being conscious and in the act of taking nourishment when he peacefully fell asleep. The main cause of his death was Bright’s disease, combined with a weak heart. He leaves to mourn his departure a sorrowing widow; one brother, Daniel; also Fannie, wife of Harvey W. Miller, who was reared in their home. The funeral services were held at Lower Deer Creek church Friday, April 15, at 1 P. M., conducted by G. A. Yoder and Elmer Swartzendruber in German, and John V. Swartzendruber in English. Burial was in the cemetery nearby.

5-1-1930 Bender. – Christian R. Bender was born in Ontario, Canada, May 10, 1863, and died very suddenly of heart trouble at his home near Wellman, Iowa, April 13, 1930; aged 66 years, 11 months and 3 days. In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church in which he remained a faithful member until death. On February 2, 1890 he was married to Annie Miller and to this union were born two children. Annie died May 16, 1895. On January 19, 1897 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Guengerich and this union was blest with six children. He leaves to mourn his unexpected departure, his wife, 7 children, 17 grandchildren, 4 brothers, 1 sister and many relatives and friends. One son, Daniel, preceded him in death just a little over a year. The surviving children are: Mary, wife of Elmer Swartzendruber, Lydia, wife of Simon J. Miller of Grantsville, Md.; Barbara, wife of Simon N. Hershberger and Edwin, Fanny, Ellen and Nettie at home. His health seemed to be about as usual until five months ago, when it became known that he had a complication of weakness which at times caused much discomfort. On Sunday forenoon, the day of his death, as he always did when at all possible, filled his usual place in Sunday school and in a very noticeable way, to some who observed him, took a special interest in the services but after 18

dinner when making preparations to attend a funeral he fell over and seemingly all was over within a few moments. Thus again are we reminded of the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death, but we know God doeth all things well and may we be prepared for that great change when it comes to us all.

6-15-1924 Bender. – Christian Z. Bender was born January 28, 1894; died April 10, 1924; aged 30 years, 2 months, and 12 days. He accepted Christ as his Savior in his youth and remained stedfast to the end. He was married to Clara Ruby, and to this union were born three girls and one boy. The children and companion survive. The funeral was held at the East Zorra Mennonite meeting house where Christian Schultz preached from II Cor. 1, and Bishop Daniel Steinman from Romans 8:9-11. The services at the house were conducted by Daniel Lebold. D. M. B.

2-15-1927 Bender. – Cletus Samuel, only son of Samuel and Gertrude Bender, was born in Kalona, Iowa, February 22, 1925 and January 30, 1927; age 1 year, 11 months, 8 days. When death comes into any home it brings with it sadness and sorrow to the hearts of that home, and when the loved one is a bright little child, just budding forth the sadness seems especially hard to those left behind and so when the death angel summoned little Cletus it laid a heavy toll of grief upon the stricken parents. The cause of his death was heart failure due to the after effects of scarlet fever. He leaves to mourn his sudden departure his deeply bereaved parents, his grandparents on both sides, Mr and Mrs. Mose Bender and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis O. Gingerich, his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Gingerich and many other other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held at the East Union Church February 2, 1927 conducted in German by Amos Swartzendruber from Luke 7:11-15 and in English by D. J. Fisher from Job 1:21. Elmer G. Swartzendruber

11-1-1918 Bender. – Cora E. Maiden name Bender —wife of Simon J. Miller departed this life Thursday, October 10, 1918, at the age of 28 years and 2 months, after a brief illness due to influenza and pneumonia. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite church since early in life—and until prevented through ill health was an active teacher in the Sunday school. She was married about three years and leaves to mourn her untimely departure husband, adopted son (Ralph) about three years old, father and mother, six sisters, and two brothers and a large number of more distant relatives and many friends. But we trust the loss here is her eternal gain over yonder. On account of the resent order forbidding holding public meetings and because of the fear of spread of influenza the funeral was held at the late home of the deceased and was semi-private. Services were conducted by Noah J. Brenneman after which the remains were interred in the Miller or Maple Glen cemetery north of Grantsville, Md. Cora Bender

5-1-1923 Bender. – Daniel Bender, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Ruby Bender was born near New Hamburg, Waterloo County, Ont., on February 14, 1877 and died March 22, 1923, in North Easthope, Perth County, Ontario; aged 46 years, 1 month, 8 days. He was married to Barbara Jutzy of Oxford County, Ontario, on January 10, 1904 and lived in matrimony 19 years, 2 months, 12 days. To this union were born 10 children, of whom two daughters preceded him in their infancy to the great beyond. He leaves to mourn their loss his bereaved companion, 4 sons and 4 daughters besides his aged mother, 5 brothers and 3 sisters. The news of his death came as a shock to the neighborhood as he was not laid up at all. He rose in the morning as usual and called the children and lighted the fire when death overtook him. He fell over and died without a word. Funeral services were conducted by brethren Chr. Schultz, Rom. 8; Chr. Gascho, Matt. 24:42; D. Jutzi, Mark 13:37; Amos 4:12. Buried March 25 at East Zorra A. M. cemetery. Jacob R. Bender.

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6-15-1935 Bender – David M. Bender, son of John and Catherine Bender was born near New Hamburg in Waterloo County, Ontario, January 28, 1864. Here he grew to manhood. He accepted Christ as his Savior in youth and was bapiized by Bishop John Gascho of Wilmot and received into membership of the Amish Mennonite church. December 6, 1887, he was united in holy wedlock with Barbara Zehr of East Zorra. They settled in East Zorra where they resided until November, 1934, when he left his earthly home never to return again, going to a hospital at Stratford for about two weeks. He returned to the home of his son-in-law, Noah Lichty, at Southeast Hope where he died. Through all his sickness and suffering and severe pain he always looked to God for help. It was his comfort and delight to have his friends read and pray for him. March 29, 1935, he peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. His age was 71 years, 2 months and 23 days. His union was blessed with four children, 1 son and 3 daughters. He leaves to mourn his departure his beloved companion, 1 son, Peter, East Zorra, Bena, wife of Simon Helmuth, Ingersol ; Katie, wife of Joel Albright, East Zorra ; 31 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. One grandchild preceded him in death. His funeral was held at the East Zorra meeting house April 2. Services by Daniel Lebold, J. R. Bender and Daniel S. Jutzy. Henry Brenneman.

2-1-1936 Bender. – Edith Mae, Daughter of John and Barbara Bender, was born near Goshen, Indiana, September, 16, 1931; died at the home of grandparents, Noah and Elizabeth Stutzman, near Hartville, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1935, at the age of 4 years, 3 months, 11 days. The family had moved from Kennedy, Texas, December 15, where the past year was spent ror the benefit of the mother’s health. After being here a week the little girl took sick with pneumonia, dying after being sick six days. She suffered greatly but was patient and uncomplaing. She was a lovable child nearly always smiling and frequently singing. She greatly loved attending Sunday school and could hardly wait from Sunday to Sunday to be present. Two favorite songs, which she sang, even on her death-bed, were: “Jesus loves me this I know;” and “He is all I need.” It was hard to part with so lovable a little one; and we cannot understand God’s dispensations in such matters; we can only humbly and submissively bow and say, “Thy will; not ours be done.” But it is a great comfort to be assured that she is safely at rest in the presence of Jesus. She leaves to mourn her departure: parents, two sisters-Dorothy and Irene, and 1 brother Wilbur, grandparents and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Simon Coblentz and Samuel T. Eash, the latter from Middlebury, Ind., followed by a brief message in English by Otis Johns. Funeral was held in the Walnut Grove Meetinghouse; interment in adjacent cemetery. John H. Bender

We miss you, as others do sunshine and flowers- Day-time or night-time, whenever we go; Dear little Edith Mae, we miss you so.

2-15-1919 Bender. – Elias, son of William J. and Susan Bender, died at the home of his parents about four miles north-west of Grantsville, Md., of influenza-penumonia, January 20, 1919, at the age of 20 years, 10 months and 18 days. Burial was semi-private because health of family did not admit of attendance. The deceased was but a child mentally and as such we doubt not he was received in the destiny of innocents.

2-15-1933 Bender. – Elmer F. Bender, son of Noah and Katie Bender was born in Johnson County, Iowa, October 27, 1896, and died near Goshen, Indiana, January 27, 1933, at the age of 36 years, and 3 months. His death was caused by intestinal flu and heart trouble, having been sick nearly two weeks. He seemed to be on the road to recovery until Thursday night when his heart slowly gave away; he passed into eternity at about 8:00 o’clock in the morning, being conscious until the end. At the age of nineteen he united with the Amish Church in which faith he remained a faithful member until the end. On August 30, 1925, he was united in marriage to Mary Troyer, living in matrimony 7 years, 4 months, and 28 days. 20

He leaves to mourn his departure, his sorrowing wife, three sons, LaVerne, Elmer Jr. and Willard; father, mother, two brothers, John and Orus; three sisters, Fannie, Mae, wife of Ira Miller, Eliza, wife of Elam Hostetler, and Esther at Home. Also a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Jan. 30, 1933, at the home, by Nathaniel P. Miller and Eli Bontrager in German and Dan Johns in English. The texts used were I Peter 1 and Eph. 2. He was laid to rest in the Clinton Union cemetery.

1-15-1937 Bender. – Emery S. Bender, son of Bishop Samuel W. and Lovina (Swartzendruber) Bender was born in Johnson County, Iowa, October 22, 1887; died near Thomas, Oklahoma, November 3, 1936, at the age of 49 years and 12 days. He was united in marriage with Sybil Yoder near Thomas, Oklahoma. To this union two sons and one daughter were born: Henry, Tobias, and Mary, all of near Thomas, Oklahoma. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth in which faith he died. Death was due lobar pneumonia, his illness having been of short duration. He leaves to mourn his early departure his sorrowing wife, the children, one granddaughter, two brothers, three sisters, aged father and aged father-in-law, the latter Tobias T. Yoder. He was a kind and loving father and will be greatly missed everywhere. Funeral services were conducted at his late home by Bishop Jacob Miller, Partridge, Kansas, and Pre. Christian Troyer, of Sumner County, Kansas. Scriptures Hebrews 4, and Psalm 34. Attendants from a distance at the funeral were Joni E. Miller and wife, Mrs. Enos Swartzendruber, Christian Bender, Kalona, Iowa, and George Bender, Wellman, Iowa. He was laid to rest in the Amish cemetery.

5-1-1931 Bender.- Gideon, son of Wilhelm and Susanna (Petersheim) Bender was born near Springs, Pa., March 13, 1871; died March 12, 1931; aged a few hours less than 60 years. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church about the year 1888; died in said faith near Dover, Delaware, from leakage of the heart and weak kidneys. He was married to Mary Yoder November 7, 1897, who died February 14, 1913. To this union were born seven children: Sarah, wife of Simon Byler; Tillie, wife of Rudy Byler; Lizzie, single; Lydia, wife of Wm. W. Byler, all of Dover, Dela., and Noah of Hiram, Ohio. One son and one daughter died in infancy. Also 12 grandchildren survive. He was married to Katie (Mast) Tice, widow of the late Daniel Tice, in 1915, who died in 1921. He was married to Annie Newhauser of Lancaster County, Pa., December 16, 1924, who with the above named children survives to mourn his departure. There also survive two sisters and three brothers, Lydia Brenneman of Salisbury, Pa., Samuel of Hydro, Okla., Valentine of Greenwood, Dela., Catherine, wife of David Z. Byler, Middlefield, Ohio, and Christian W. of Salisbury, Pa. 2 children, 2 grandchildren and 2 companions preceded him. He lived in the community where he was born until after his last marriage, when he made his home in Lancaster County, Pa., for a period of nearly two years, when they moved to Dover, Dela. During his sickness much of his time was spent in prayer; was often heard repeating scripture texts and spiritual songs. Funeral services were at his late home near Dover, Dela., by Noah Yoder and at the house of Noah Lee by Aaron Yoder and John Hostetler. Text, Rev. 21. The body was brought to Meyersdale and taken to the home of Gideon Brenneman. Funeral services were held March 16. The Hymn, “Nun gute nacht ihr liebsten mein.” Read by John Hostetler at the house, further services at the Flag Run meetinghouse by Joseph Yoder of Meyersdale, Pa., and John Hostetler from Dover, Dela. Interment was made in cemetery nearby the side of his first wife. We need not mourn without hope that our loss is his eternal gain, for he was of a troubled nature, fearing he would do something against God’s will.

Oh why is it, dear husband, you’ve left me, And gone, I hope, I hope to that heavenly shore Where angles are singing and calling, Where sickness and death are no more? I miss you dear husband, oh I miss thee. My heart is so lonely without you How long will it be till I follow? 21

Our sweet, loving friendship renew. How I long to cross that river Long to rest upon that shore. There to see and know and love him, With the Savior evermore. Farewell my dear wife, and my children, Grandchildren, sisters and brothers. Farewell till in that happy place, I hope to behold you face to face.

1-15-1921 Bender. – Sister Hilda, daughter of Bro. and Sister Val Bender, was born April 8, 1908 died December 1, 1920; aged 12 years, 7 months, 23 days. Four brothers and sisters preceded her to the grave. She leaves to mourn her early departure father, mother, 2 brothers, 6 sisters, and 2 adopted brothers, with many relatives and friends. She died about 10 miles from her home from heart trouble and dropsy. She accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of eleven. We believe He was her comfort throughout her intence suffering during which time she was very patient, and expressed herself as being ready to step into the chariot that would meet her from the sky. The funeral services were held in the Amish Mennonite meeting house near Greenwood, Del., conducted by Bro. John L. Mast of Belleville, Pa., and Bro. Noah Brenneman of Grantsville, Md., using for their texts John 14:1-2 and I Thes. 4:13. The remains were laid to rest in the nearby cemetery. A Sister Hilda Bender

10-15-1927 Bender. – Harry Milton Bender, son of Moses and Amanda (Keim) Bender was born in Louisiana, July 7, 1902; and died in Michigan at the home of his brother David, September 14, 1927; aged 25 years, 2 months, 7 days. He accepted Christ as his Savior in his youth and became a member by water baptism of the Amish Mennonite Church. He leaves to mourn his departure father, mother, 5 brothers and 1 sister; namely, John, Ira, David, Emanuel, Walter and Mrs. Martha Helfrich, and many other relatives and friends. Harry left home December, 1925, for an extended visit with relatives and friends in the eastern states extending to the Atlantic ocean. On his return trip he was overtaken with an attack of Typhoid fever and a weak heart. After an illness of 5 weeks he seemed to be on a fair was of recovery. On September 14 about 7 o’clock he ate breakfast as usual and at 9 o’clock A. M. he departed this life unexpectedly. His parents were with him at the time of his death. His remains were brought back to his home near Kalona, Iowa. Funeral services were held at his home on September 17, conducted by Sam Kemp and Chris. Yoder in German and Dan Fisher in English. He was laid to rest in the East Union Cemetery.

11-1-1936 Bender. – Irvin Bender, son of John and Huldah (Glass) Bender, was born in Somerset County, Pa., August 25, 1884; died suddenly from a stroke, August 9, 1936, at the age of 51 years, 11 months, 14 days. He never lived in a home of his own but lived a somewhat roving life having his home at times with brothers and sisters. The greater part of his life was spent near Listonburg, Pa., where he worked in coal mines. His last four years were spent with two sisters, at Norfolk, Va., and Greenwood, Delaware. His death was shock to all the family. Only two sisters could attend his funeral. One sister, Mrs. Val Miller, was on a western trip at the time of his departure. He united with the Mennonite Church at Springs, Pa., but drifted away from the faith. And three years ago he united with the Amish Mennonite church near Greenwood, Delaware. His parents, one brother (John) and three infant brothers preceded him in death. Those who remain are four sisters and three brothers: Ed, Middlefield, Ohio; Lydia, wife of Dan Gingerich, Hazelton, Iowa; Ellen, wife of Joe Ash, Accident, Md.; Annie, wife of Val Miller, Norfolk, Va.; Sam, Midway, British Columbia; Conrad, Twining, Mich.; 22

and Huldah, wife of Ammon Troyer, Greenwood, Delaware. Two uncles, one aunt, and a number of more distant relatives survive. Funeral services were conducted at the Maple Glen A. M. meetinghouse, near Grantsville, Md., by G. D. Miller and Shem Peachey.

10-15-1927 Bender. – Jacob S. Bender was born in East Zorra, Oxford County, Ontario, on September 14, 1862. He departed this life on the same place that he was born on September 21, 1927. He was united in marriage with Barbara Schwartzentruber October 11, 1887. To this union were born 7 children; namely, Noah, on the homestead, Elias and Manasseh of Tavistock. Ont., Amanda, wife of Menno Zehr of Northeast Hope, Emma, wife of Albert Oesch of Milverton, Ida at home and Christina, wife of Norman Roi also of East Zorra. His wife Barbara predeceased him 1 year and 6 months. He is survived by his 7 children, 15 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Mrs. Hy Brenneman of Tavistock and David Sommer of East Zorra. One aged aunt, Aunt Barbara Schegel, who is 90 years old and has lost her eyesight for over a year, and many relatives and a host of friends. His sudden death was a great shock to the whole community. As he passed away so unexpectedly. The funeral was held from his late home on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 24, and was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends from far and near. Interment was made in the Mennonite cemetery 16 line East Zorra, funeral services were conducted by Pre. Peter Zehr at the house, and at the church by Pre. Chris. Zehr of Wellesley Congregation. Text, John 14:6, and by Bishop Daniel Steinman of Wilmot. Text, Rev.20:6.

3-15-1922 Bender. – Joel W. Bender died at the home of his son-in-law, R. E. Alexander, about four miles south-west of Bittinger, Md., of the infirmities of age, February 26, 1922, at the age of 78 years, 2 months and 16 days. He was born near the present site of Springs, Pa., and was a son of the late William and Catherine (Miller) Bender. Early in life he united with the Amish Mennonite Church. He was married to Catherine Hochstetler, who with three daughters preceded him to the great Beyond. He was again married; his second wife also died some years ago. Five sons and two daughters and a number of grandchildren survive; also five half-brothers, one sister and two half- sisters. For some time the deceased forfeited his church connection and later for a number of years held membership in one of the popular churches, but not feeling satisfied with his circumstances and conditions he applied for, and was again received into membership in the Amish Mennonite church and we believe sought to live consistent with his profession. Funeral was held at the Cherry Glade meeting house, March 7: services were conducted in German by Noah Brenneman and in English by Jonas B. Miller.

6-15-1925 Bender. – John. It was a great shock to the many friends and relatives, when the sad news was received that our dear brother John S. Bender had passes away. He was the youngest son of John and Huldah Bender and was born in Somerset Co., August 18, 1892, and died April 16, 1925. Aged 32 years, 8 months. Besides his widow and a 6 year old son, he is survived by four brothers and four sisters namely, E. J. Bender, Middlefield, Ohio, Mrs. D. F. Gingerich, Hazleton, Iowa, Mrs. Joe Ash, McHenry, Md., Mrs. V. D. Miller, Burton, Ohio, C. S. Bender, West Branch, Mich., Mrs. A, P. Troyer, Miami, Indiana, Samuel and Irvin of Midway, B. C. Canada. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church at Midway, B. C., interment in semetery near by. While working on the rail road, he took sick with a hard cold, which finally developed into pneumonia. After much suffering, he passed away to the great Beyond. He was well known throughout many states and had many friends and will be missed. A Sister

Dearest Brother thou hast left us, And our loss we deeply feel, But ‘twas God who has bereft us He can all our sorrows heal. 23

All is dark within our dwelling, Lonely are our hearts to-day, For one we loved so dearly, Has forever passed away.

4-1-1938 Bender. – Kate L., daughter of Samuel V. and Katie (Lapp) Beiler, Gap, Pa., died in a Lancaster City hospital, of measles and bronchial pneumonia, Tuesday, March 8, 1938, at the age of 11 months and 19 days. Besides parents, she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Lydia, Lizzie, Emma, John, Mary and Naomi, all at home, and grandparents John L. Lapp and wife and David E. Beiler, Bird-in-hand, Pa. Funeral services were held at the late home, Thursday, March 10, conducted by Jonas Stoltzfus and David Zook. Text, Mark 11:13-16. Aaron E. Beiler

7-15-1933 Bender. – Katie (Lebold) Bender was born in Southeast Hope Twp., Perth County, Ontario, in 1896. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Savior, was baptized and received into the Amish Mennonite church and was a consistent member unto the end. In the year 1916 she was married to Ezra Bender. They lived in Wilmot Township a few years; then moved to East Zorra Township, where she died near Hickson, June 13, 1933. She leaves to mourn her sudden and early departure, her sorrowing husband, one son, Mervin, aged sixteen years, and one daughter, Verta, in her fourteenth year, her father, Jacob Lebold, and four brothers: Christian of East Zorra, Eli of Kitchener, Jacob of Toranto, and John of Beachville; two sisters; Annie, wife of Peter B. Zehr, and Emma, wife of David Steinman of Wilmot. She was buried at the 16th line East Zorra church cemetery. Services at the house were conducted by J. R. Bender, and at the church by Nelson R. Litwiller, missionary from South America, 6, Heb. 2:3 and the 90th Psalm; Peter Nafziger, I Peter 1; and Daniel Jutzi, James 4:14-15. D. M. B.

6-1-1926 Bender. – Margaret (Hansen) Bender was born near Kalona, Iowa, January 28, 1899; died at the University hospital at Iowa City May 10, 1926; aged 27 years, 3 months, 12 days. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church at the age of 13 years and remained true to the faith, always attending services when possible and willingly taking any part that was required of her. On December 31, 1925, she was united in marriage with Daniel C. Bender. She leaves her sorrowing husband, her mother (Harriet Hansen), one brother (Samuel Norwood), her father and his children, as well as a host of relatives and friends. Margaret took sick April 30, and on the following Wednesday was taken to the hospital, where she again gradually gained strength until Saturday evening when a type of paralysis, which was a mystery even to the best men of science, began its work, spreading so rapidly that within the short period of 38 hours it had covered the entire body to the extent that life could no longer exist. She prayed to God for help to endure patiently the suffering He saw fit to lay upon her if thereby His name might be glorfidied and expressed her peace with God which hope she visably manifested to the end, quietly and peacefully falling asleep. The body was removed to the home of the husband’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bender, and the funeral held on Ascension Day, May 13, at the Lower Deer Creek Church, conducted by J. L. Hershberger, W. S. Guengerich and J. Y. Swartzendruber. Text, Psa. 73:23-26.

2-15-1939 Bender. – Mary (Gardner) Bender, was born in Tavistock, Ontario, Canada, October 3, 1851, and died at her home in Kalona, Iowa. January 27, 1937, at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 27 days. When she was small her parents moved with her to Iowa and settled in Henry County. In her younger years she accepted Chrict as her Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, to which faith she held all her life. On November 2, 1875, she united in marriage with Christian J. Bender, and they resided in Johnson County, on a 24

farm, for fifty-three years, until the death of her husband, May 11, 1925. Soon after the death of her husband, she moved to Kalona, Iowa, where she lived the rest of her life. She had no children but took into her home Fannie Eash, when she was but about six weeks old. She is now Mrs. Harvey Miller. The deceased was the last of a family of eleven children. About five years ago she was confined to her bed, and was not able to be out of bed since. She was of a quiet disposition, and did not complain during her illness. She was cared for by Ida Ferne Gingerich. She leaves to mourn her departure, a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral was held in the Lower Deer Creek Church, Jan. 29, with burial in adjacent cemetery. Services were conducted by Albert S. Miller and John Y. Swartzendruber. Text, Psa. 17:15.

5-15-1940 Bender. – Mary E. Bender, daughter of the late Elias and Elizabeth (Brenneman) Yoder, was born January 28, 1858; died April 30, 1940; aged 82 years, 3 months, and 2 days. She was baptized in her youth by Bishop Moses Miller, and remained a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church (Conservative). She was married to Enoch W. Bender on November 20, 1880, who preceded her in death 24 years ago. To this union were born 8 children as follows: Annie, wife of Lewis Eichorn, Clarence, N. Y.; Amanda, wife of Asa Schrock, Accident, Md.; Clara, wife of Ezra J. Peachey, Belleville, Pa.; Milton, married to Savilla Maust; Salome, wife of Shem Peachey; and Norman married to Beulah Yoder; the last three residing near Springs, Pa. Two children, Savanna and Harvey, died in childhood. She is also survived by 6 children, 37 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Noah and Milton of Norfolk, Va.), and many nephews and nieces. Her hearing was impaired in early life, and she was deaf for many years, but acquired considerable ability to read the lips of those who spoke to her, and thus it was possible to converse with her. She and her companion were known for their hard work, economy, frugality and thrift, having done much pioneering work in their younger years as they worked together in Mary E. Yoder clearing their land and putting up buildings. They were conscientiously honest, paid their debts, were helpful to the poor, and accumulated a competence. She was a kind, humble, faithful, and self-sacrificing mother and grandmothjer, concerned for her children and grandchildren. May they follow her example. She had her first stroke nine years ago, with several successive ones, gradually declining to the last. She repeatedly expressed a desire to depart this life, becoming more desirous to go when others departed and she was still left. But she bore her afflictions patiently, never complaining. She was cheerful and had a smile for everyone. Being an invalid during her closing years, she was largely confined to a wheel chair. As she thus sat, in her pleasant mood on Sunday afternoon, April 28, with the family and several of her children and grandchildren, who had come to visit her, she sank into unconsciousness from which she never awoke. She had her home with her eldest son, Milton, for the past nineteen years. Funeral services were conducted May 2, at the home, by Bro. C. W. Bender and at the Maple Glen meetinghouse by Bro. Noah Brenneman in German, and by Bro. Ivan J. Miller in English. Scriptures used were Psa. 90, Rev. 14:13, and Heb. 4:9. Services at the grave were conducted by Bro. C. W. Bender.

8-1-1940 Bender. – Noah R. Bender, son of the late Daniel and Fannie (Roth) Bender, was born near Goshen, Indiana, March 14, 1870; died of heart ailment on the farm where he was born, June 25, 1940. He leaves to mourn his departure his bereaved companion, two sons, and three daughters (Fannie Mae, wife of Pre. Ira S. Miller; Pre. John H.; Eliza, wife of Pre. Elam Hostetler; Orus; and Esther, wife of Uriah Bontrager); twenty- five grandchildren; and three brothers (Daniel R., Goshen, Ind.; Menno R., Lincoln, Neb.; and Ezra, Beaver Crossing, Neb.) Two sons and one daughter preceded him in death. 25

In 1889 he was baptized and became a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church, in which communion he was a faithful member until death. January 4, 1894, he was united in marriage with Katie Gingerich, of near Kalona, Iowa, and together they shared the joys and sorrows of life for over 46 years. On the morning of June 25 he was about his work as usual. He took the cows out to herd them along the roadside a few hours, and about thirty minutes later was found dead along the roadside by his wife, daughter Esther, and a neighbor girl, at a distance of about thirty rods from his home. Funeral was held at the home June 28, conducted by the bishop, Nathanael Miller, Pre. Henry Mast, Arthur, Ill., in German, and by Bishop D. J. Johns in English. Burial in family plot in Clinton cemetery.

11-15-1930 Bender: - Omer Bender, son of Dan R. and Susie Bender, was born near Goshen, Indiana, January 10, 1901. Died October 18, 1930; aged 29 years, 9 months, 8 days. On October 27, 1927 he was united in marriage to Dora Miller of Midland, Mich. To this union was born 1 son, Omer Junior. He is survived by his deeply bereaved wife, 1 son, his parents, 1 sister (Mrs. Simon Knepp), 4 brothers, Cephas, Jonas, Daniel and Alvin. On the evening of his death he was going home from working in the field, driving a team of horses on the highway when he was struck by an automobile and died almost instantly. Let this be another warning that we may be prepared to meet our God at any time. Be ye therefore ready also for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. Funeral was held on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Griner Church (of which he was a member) by Sam T. Eash and John Yoder in German and D. J. Johns in English.

7-1-1934 Bender. – Valentine W. Bender was born July 7, 1865, near Springs, Somerset County, Pa. Died May 8, 1934, near Greenwood, Sussex County, Delaware. Age 68 years, 10 months and 1 day. His father Wilhelm Bender came from Germany at the age of about 14. His mother’s maiden name was Susanna Petersheim. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church early in youth, in which faith he died as a loyal, devoted follower of Him whom he served. On March 4, 1888, he was married to Caroline Gingerich, Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland. To this union were born thirteen children: Savilla, Cora, Nevin, Amelia, Infant daughter, Savanna, Nanna, Lucy, Earl, Lester, Hilda, Pauline, Infant son. Of this number Cora, first wife of Simon J. Miller, Lester, Hilda and two infants, preceded him in death, also five brothers: John, William, Enoch, Gideon and an infant; 2 half-brothers: Joel and Lewis; 1 sister, Susan; 5 half-sisters; Mary, first wife of Gideon Marner, Helena, Elizabeth, married to Henry Hershberger, and Barbara, Valentine W. Bender married to Conrad Wisseman, and Anna married to Adam Beiler. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Bender, 2 sons and 6 daughters: Savilla Yoder, Nevin Bender, Amelia Swartzentruber, Savanna Swartzentruber, all of Greenwood, Delaware; Nanna Swartzentruber of West Liberty, Ohio; Lucy Schrock of near Greenwood, Delaware; Earl Bender of Topeka, Indiana; Pauline Beachy of near Greenwood, Delaware; 2 foster children, John Embieton and William Welfley, both of near Greenwood, Delaware; 41 grandchildren, quite a number of foster grandchildren, two brothers, Bishop Samuel Bender of Hydro, Okla., and Bishop Christian Bender of Salisbury, Pa,; and two sisters, Lydia Brenneman of Salisbury, Pa., and Katie Byler of Middlefield, Ohio. Most of his life was spent near the place of his birth. Near the close of the year 1913 he, with his family, moved to near Greenwood, Delaware, where most of his remaining days were spent. He was afflicted with Diabetes about seven years before his death which weakened him greatly but from which he recovered. About one year and eight months before his death he had a hard paralytic stroke which was followed by a second stroke about 10 months later. He had two more strokes, the last one being followed by death. Having a weak heart he was very often near deaths door after his first stroke. He bore his affliction patiently, often expressing a desire to depart. 26

He was one of the number who helped to establish the work near Greebwood, Delaware, and the value of his self-sacrificing efforts which he made in behalf of the church can only be measured and rewarded by Him who knows. He lived to see a prosperous church, the one he loved, having a membership of 128 at the time of his death. Through a request made about three years before his death, Pre. Eli Swartzentruber and Nevis Bender conducted the funeral services, assisted by Bishop John L. Mast of Belleville, Pa. Texts used were John 11:25; Phil. 1:21-24. Interment in cemetery adjoining the church house. One whom we loved tenderly has been called home.

11-15-1935 Bender. – William J. Bender, son of Joel and Catherine Bender and Catherine (Hostetler) Bender, was born near McHenry, Garrett County, Md., May 21, 1871. Died October 25, 1935, at the home of his son-in-law, Menno S. Peachey, near Salisbury, Pa.; his age was 64 years, 5 months and 4 days. He was married to Susan E. Hostetler, daughter of Elias and Mariah (Stevanus) Hostetler, in 1894. To this union five sons and five daughters were born. One son and one daughter died in infancy; and one son died at the age of twenty years. He is survived by his wife, and the following children: Iddo and Daniel, of near Belleville, Pa.; Sadie, wife of Menno Peachey; and Samuel, both of near Salisbury, Pa.; Annie, Mary and Ada at home. He is also survived by three brothers and one sister: Mahlon, Accident, Md.; Christian in California; Henry, Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Edward Alexander, also living in Ohio. They were all at the funeral except Christian. The deceased was in usual health until last spring, when he became afflicted with tuberculosis and later also had pneumonia. He was again able to be up and about until about seven weeks ago when he was confined to bed. A short time before his death he was removed to the home of his son-in-law, Menno Peachey, so the doctor could readily attend him. Funeral services were held at the Flag Run meeting house, Monday, October 28, conducted by Bishops David Miller, at present of near Meyersdale, Pa., and Lewis M. Beachy, Oakland, Md. The deceased was a quiet, unpretentious, submissive member of the Amish Mennonite church.

7-1-1922 Bender. – William W. Bender died at his home near Springs, Pa., June 7, 1922, of the effects of a complication of ailments of long standing likely intensified by a paralytic attack. He was born on the farm where he died, Jan. 18, 1857 and was thus 65 years, 4 months and 19 days old. He was married to Barbara, daughter of the late David J. [Y] Yoder. His widow, one son, Clarence and two daughters, Ada, wife of Noah S. Lichty, Oakland, Md., and Annie, at home survive. Annie’s twin sister preceded her father to the Land beyond. In addition to those named above two sisters, one half sister, and four brothers and many more relatives survive. Funeral was held June 9 at the Flag Run Amish Mennonite meeting house in Elk Lick Twp., Somerset County, Pa., of which congregation the deceased brother was a member since youth. Services were conducted by Noah J. Yoder and Alvin M. Beachy, the latter basing his remarks upon I Cor. 15:12 to end of chapter. The brother was afflicted with much ill-health in his time but we hope his lot is now that of eternal well-being in that land, where is no sickness nor pain.

5-15-1917 Birky. – Joseph Birky was born near Saarburg, France, October 28, 1837; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Andrew S. Eash April 25, 1917; aged 79 years, 5 months, 27 days. He emigrated with his parents to America in 1852, settled down near Tiskilwa, Ill., at which place the family resided for 9 years, when in 1861 they moved to Iowa Co., Iowa. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church at the age of 12 years, was baptized by Bishop Coppersmith. He was married to Catherine Bender, January 5, 1868, by Bishop Abner Yoder. To this union were born 4 sons and 2 daughters. Two sons preceded him in death. His wife died Aug. 31, 1896. He leaves to mourn their loss 4 children: Christian Birky of Williamsburg, Iowa, Mrs. John Erb, Mrs. Andrew Eash, and Joe Birky of Wellman, Iowa. There are 15 grandchildren, also 1 brother and 7 sisters, Mrs. Joe Roth, Kent, Iowa, Mrs. A. Hankey of Croston, Ipwa, Mrs. Philip Clider, Mrs. Charles Durion of Wellman, Iowa, Mrs. John Roth of Kent, Iowa, John Birky of Wellman, Mrs. 27

Joseph Schreiber and Mrs. Chris Sarson of Iowa City. Also his step-mother of Iowa City. Funeral sermons were preached by G. A. Yoder in German and Abner Yoder and Wm. S. Guengerich in English. Text, I Cor. 15:12-27.

3-1-1937 Bontrager. – Amanda (Gingerich) Bontrager was born in Holmes County, Ohio, September 1. 1866; died February 7, 1937, of pneumonia, after an illness of about two weeks, at the age of 70 years, 5 months and 6 days. She was married to J. M. Bontrager, January 4, 1900, living in matrimony 37 years, 1 month and 3 days. To this union were born one son and five daughters. One daughter preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her departure her bereaved husband, son, Manasses, at home; Emma, widow of Henry Bender of near Topeka; Barbara, wife of Joe Miller; Amelia, wife of John Schrock; Susie, wife of Sam Mast, all of Middlebury; two step-sons, Levi and Gideon, also of Middlebury, and Lydia, wife of Ervin Stutzman, Kalona, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren and nineteen step-grandchildren; four brothers and four sisters and many other relatives and friends. She was a loyal member of the Amish Church since youth. Funeral services were conducted at her home Thursday morning at 10 o’clock by Manasses Yoder and Jacob Miller, Honeyville, and Dan Stutzman, Nappanee, Indiana.

9-15-1934 Bontrager. – Clarence A. Bontrager, son of Andrew F. and Fannie Bontrager, was born near Yoder, Kansas, February 2, 1902. Died at the home of his parents August 9, 1934; aged 32 years, 6 months and 7 days. At the age of seventeen he gave his heart to the Lord and united with the Yoder Mennonte Church. In October, 1927, nearly seven years ago he was ordained to the ministry to serve the Yoder Mennonite Church. After two years of faithful service he moved home and loyally taught the Word of God in the Yoder and Hutchinson congregations. He obtained a school near Weatherford, Okla., and was attending Southwestern State Teachers College at Weatherford, Okla. On the evening of July 16, 1934, while taking exercise with another young man he fell, breaking his neck and injuring his spinal cord. From then on he was paralyzed from his arms down in which state he suffered the remaining twenty-four days of his life. Immediately after the accident occurred he was taken to the City Hospital at Clinton, Okla., and was examined by a Clinton doctor and a specialist from Oklahoma City, who pronounced his case hopeless. After a period of seven days at the Clinton Hospital he was taken to a hospital in Weatherford and placed under the care of other doctors who also said his case is hopeless. After being there several days Clarence expressed his desire to be taken to his parents’ home. He was brought home and placed under the care of a special nurse and home doctors, assisted by relatives and friends. After spending fourteen days at home he peacefully passed away. Soon after the accident occurred his parents rushed to the hospital and stayed by his side, caring for him all during his affliction. He was conscious most of the time until the last few days. All during his illness he greeted his many friends with a smile, bearing his suffering very patiently. He often expressed his willingness to submit to God’s will. He enjoyed having the Word of God read to him. He often prayed and sometimes sang. One of his songs was “Must Jesus bear the Cross alone?” He quoted many scripture verses. While he was subconscious he would give a talk as though in young people’s meeting or briefly preach with a very pleasant smile on his face. He made his own funeral arrangements which were as follows: Services at the home were conducted by Leander Keim in German and Bro. Alva Swartzendruber of Weatherford, Okla., at the church in English, both reading the scripture, II Timothy 4. The sermon was preached by Bro. Milo Kauffman, Hesston, Kansas, and Bro. Harry Diener of the home congregation, who used for their texts, Eccl. 8:8 and Rev. 21:4. A large number of people attended the funeral. Services were also held in the basement of the church with Bro. L. O. King of the home congregation in charge. He leaves to mourn his departure: father, mother, five brothers and eight sisters, Barbara, wife of Menno Chupp, Choteau, Okla.; Edward, Hazelton, Iowa; William, Hutchinson, Kansas, Mary, wife of John Miller, Conway Springs, Kansas, Anna, wife of Fred Yoder, Fannie, wife of Ammon Troyer, both of Hutchinson, Kansas; Mattie, wife of Eli Gingerich, Hazelton, Iowa; Andrew, Haven, Kansas; Edna, wife of Orie Yoder, Hutchinson, Kansas; Amelia, David, Ida, and Enos at home, who were all present at the funeral. 28

Clarence was the first of our family to leave. He was always strong and healthy until the day of his accident. It was hard to see him leave, but we need not mourn as those for whom we have no hope. We trust that our earthly loss is his eternal gain.

5-1-1931 Bontrager. – John M. Bontrager was born in Lagrange County, Indiana, February 27, 1870; died in Elkhart County, Indiana, April 18, 1931; aged 61 years, 1 month, 21 days. Death was caused by heart trouble. He united with the Old Order A. M. church in his youth and later transferred his membership to the Conservative A. M. Church of which he was a member until his death. He was united in marriage to Mary A. Esch, January 28, 1892. Surviving him are his wife, two sons, Tobias of Leesburg, Indiana, Manasses of Hartville, Ohio, and six daughters: Mrs. Levi J. Eash, Grabill, Indiana; Mrs. V. D. Yoder, Middlebury, Indiana; Mrs. Bert Yoder and Mrs. Homer Yoder of North Webster, Indiana, and Katie and Saloma at home. Also twenty-two grandchildren and his aged father, Pre. Manasses J. Bontrager of Shipshewana, Indiana. Funeral services were held April 20 at the Townline Church where a large concourse of relatives and friends were present to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed brother. Services were conducted by Manasses Miller and John J. S. Yoder. Services were also held in the basement of the church which were conducted by Bishops Samuel Hostetler and Eli J. Bontrager. Texts used were II Cor.____, Rev. 22 and Gal. 6:7-9.

11-1-1940 Bontrager. – Duane Franklin Bontrager, son of Fernandis and Susan (Miller) Bontrager, was born near Kalona, Iowa, May 2, 1936, and was instantly killed by being hit by a car on October 8, 1940; aged 4 years, 5 months, and 6 days. He leaves to mourn his early departure his deeply bereaved parents; one sister, Emma Grace; his grandparents, John J. Miller and wife and Joe Bontrager; one aunt, eight uncles; and many other relatives and friends. Duane was of a quiet and peaceful disposition, never causing much disturbance, but in the twinkling of an eye God called him to his home above, free from all sorrow and pain. Funeral services were held Friday morning at 9 o’clock at the home by Bishops Ira Nisley and Edwin Hershberger. Texts used were Mark 10:14 and Job 1:21.

9-15-1939 Bontrager. –Jonas, son of Moses C. and Anna D. Bontrager was born February 14, 1892, in Reno County, Kansas; died near Independence, Iowa, March 26, 1939, at the age of 47 years, 1 month, 12 days. In his youth he united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church of which he was a member to the end. March 5, 1914, he was married to Sarah Yoder. He leaves to mourn his departure, his bereaved wife, one son and two daughters: Anna, Mrs. John Y. Hostetler, Curtis, Wis.; Elizabeth and Jacob at home; also two grandchildren, parents, five brothers and two sisters. Death was caused by internal bruises due to a barrel of gas slipping and stricking him in the abdomen. He suffered great pain which was borne patiently to the end. All was done that loving hands could do but all efforts were in vain. Funeral services were held March 28, at the home of Edward Bontrager by Jonas Bontrager and Levi Petersheim. Attendents at the funeral from a distance were Mrs. John Y. Hostetler from Wisconsin; Mrs. Perry Gingerich, Portland, Ind.; Moses Bontrager and family; John, Jr., Mary Ann and Mrs. Christian Yoder; Mrs. Ira Miller; Will Hershberger; Manasses Hostetler and wife; Moses Beachy and Gideon Bender of Kalona, Iowa, and Ben S. Yoder, Watova, Okla.

6-1-1938 Bontrager. – Martha Ellen Bontrager, daughter of Noah and Lizzie Kauffman, was born in Madison County, Ohio, May 6, 1913; died April 30, 1938, at the age of 24 years, 11 months and 24 days. She was married to Eli M. Bontrager, March 11, 1937. She leaves to mourn her sudden departure, her sorrowing husband, her mother (Mrs. 29

Noah Kauffman); three sisters (Anna married to Gideon Yutzy; Ida, married to Eli Yutzy; Mary Ann, married to Eli Beachy); three brothers, (Ervin and Abraham, of Madison County, Ohio, and Elmer, Ligionier, Ind.) Her father and brother Harry preceded her in death. She was killed instantly in an automobile driven from the rear striking the buggy in which she and her husband were riding. Her husband was also thrown out of the buggy and later taken to the hospital. He had several cuts on his head, and his chest was bruised, but he is recovering well. He was able to attend the funeral. Funeral was conducted at the home of Melvin Mullet, May 3, by Simon Yoder, Eli J. Bontrager (Shipshewana, Ind.,) and Jacob Farmwald. She was a member of the Amish Church. Burial in Amish cemetery.

10-15-1939 Bontrager. – Opal Jean, daughter of Menno E. and Lizzie (Miller) Bontrager, was born March 10, 1934, and died September 23, 1939, at the Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Indiana, at the age of 5 years, 6 months and 12 days. Death was due to a fractured skull, broken neck and other bruises about the head. On Friday evening she was struck by a car while crossing the street. She was taken to the Hospital immediately, and passed away at 6:30, Saturday morning. Surviving are her parents, one sister, Vera Viola, and one brother, Richard Glenn; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clemens C. B. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Bontrager, Mrs. Bontrager being her step-grandmother; 13 aunts, 7 uncles, and many other relatives and friends. She will be greatly missed by all. Those who attended from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Joni M. Miller and son, Roy, John C. Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. Levi C. Miller, and 2 daughters of Kalona, Iowa. They returned home a few days later. Funeral services were held at 1:30, at the Griner Church, Monday afternoon, conducted by Sam Eash and Dan Yutzy of Canada. Burial was made in the Yoder Cemetery south of Shipshewana.

12-1-1930 Bontrager: - Samuel Bontrager, son of Benjamin and Rebecca (Hege) Bontrager was born in Lagrange County, Indiana, October 21, 1866; died October 31, 1930 at his home near Goshen, Indiana; aged 64 years, 10 days. He leaves 3 sons, Henry, Fred, and Arthur; 4 daughters, Mrs. Henry Grabill, Mrs. Dan Yoder, Mrs. Levi Miller and Mrs. Erwin Miller. His wife, who was Catherine Graber, died over 4 years ago; 1 son, Anthony, also preceded him at the age of 14 years. He was a member of the O. O. Amish Mennonite Church since a young man. He suffered much for several years but seldom lay in bed, never complaining, but tried to bear his own burdens. He often went visiting his children and sisters, having been to his brother and sister-in-law the day before his death, speaking about his end being near but was as well as usual. In the forenoon he was found on his bed by one of his grandsons, having his broom in the hand but only breathing a few breaths anymore. Besides the immediate family he leaves 2 brothers, Jacob of Elkhart and Menno of Kalona, Iowa; 3 sisters, Mrs. Sam Kauffman, Mrs. D.T. Eash and Mrs. T. T. Eash. Funeral was held Nov. 3 conducted by Sam P. Hostetler, Rudy Kauffman in German, and Daniel Johns in English. Texts, John 14 and IITim. 4:1-8.

1-6-1930 Bontrager. – Tobias Bontrager was born May 8, 1885, in Reno County, Kansas. Died at his home near Plain City, Ohio, May 1, 1930; aged 34 years, 11 months and 28 days. He was united in marriage with Nettie Knepp, September 4, 1919, near Haven, Kansas. He united with the Amish church in youth in which faith he remained until death. Death was due to Bright’s disease which afflicted him for about nine years, which affliction was borne patiently. He leaves to mourn his departure, a sorrowing wife, 4 sons and 1 daughter, the eldest being nine years old, father and mother, of Plain City, Ohio; three brothers and four sisters: Sarah, wife of A. E. Troyer and Jacob, Hutchinson, Kansas, Dan, Topeka, Indiana, Mattie, wife of Sam Knepp, Christian, Mary, wife of Peter V. Miller and Lydia, all of Plain City, Ohio, who were present at the funeral. A daughter, three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. The funeral was held at the residence of Eli C. Beachy, May 4, and was conducted by Jacob Farmwald, Simon Yoder and C. E. Beachy. Burial in the Amish cemetery. 30

9-15-1939 Bontrager. – Viola Bontrager, daughter of Levi and Lizzie Bontrager, was born near Rolette, N. Dakota; died at the Goshen, Indiana, hospital, June 29, 1939, at the age of 21 years, 1 month, 25 days. She leaves to mourn her early departure her deeply bereaved parents, four sisters and one brother, as follows: Gladys, wife of Ezra Gingerich, Mylo, N. Dak.; Alvin; Agnes; and Lucy at home. One sister preceded her in death in infancy. She was sick two weeks with encephalitis, and suffered greatly, but bore her sufferings patiently, until she was called home. But we mourn not as do others who have no hope. As her illness progressed, she longed to go to her Saviour. She was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church since she was fifteen years of age, and was loved by all who knew her.

12-1-1936 Boshart. – Annabel, infant daughter of Lloyd and Naomi Moser Boshart, was born August 9, 1936; died November 7, 1936; aged 2 months and 29 days. She was ill about nine days with bronchitis. All that could be done was devotedly done for her, but it seemed she just budded on earth to bloom in heaven. We feel our loss very deeply, but we know our loss is her eternal gain. Besides her parents she leaves to mourn her early departure, her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Moser, and paternal grandparents Eli Boshart and wife, and more distant relatives. The funeral was held from the home of the maternal grandmother at 10 A. M. Nov. 9. Her little body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery where she will sleep till Jesus comes.

2-15-1935 Boshart. – Menno Boshart, son of the late Joseph Boshart, was born in Baden, Ontario, August 15, 1853. Died at the Lewis County, N. Y. Hospital, December 20, 1934, at the age of 81 years 3 months and 23 days. He had been taken to the hospital just the day before his death. He had lived in the vicinity where he died, about twenty years. For the last few months he had his home with his daughter, Mrs. Laura Seeley. He was married to Magdalena Zehr June 1, 1875. She died January 19, 1876. He was married to Catherine Schwartzentruber February 26, 1877. She died January 24, 1897. To this union were born five children, of whom three survive. He was married to Anna Singfail January 20, 1898. To this union were born seven children of whom six survive. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, 9 children, 24 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Amish church at Croghan, N. Y., December 22. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

1-1-1919 Boswell. – Elizabeth Boswell, eldest daughter of Joseph and Fannie Boswell, was born January 12, 1890, in Lancaster County, Pa., and died October 22, 1918, at the home of her parents near Greenwood, Delaware, of influenza-pneumonia, after an illness of about four weeks. Her age was 28 years, 9 months and 10 days. Father and mother, three sisters and three brothers are left to mourn her departure. Early in life she gave her heart to Jesus and lived faithfully unto the end. Brief services were held at the home by J. D. Miller. Burial in Union Cemetery. She was a kind and willing worker; and is greatly missed by all.

2-15-1917 Brandenberger. – Peter Brandenberger, who was born in Alen County, Indiana, September 16, 1858, died in Elkhart County, Indiana, December 7, 1916, aged 58 years, 2 months and 21 days. He was united to Mary Gingerich in 1879. To this unon were born two children: Catherine, who died in infancy, and Noah who survives, also a widow and one grandchild. He was the son of Jacob and Carherine Brandenberger, and was the oldest of a family of 12 children; two boys and ten girls. Four sisters preceded him to the spirit world. He united with the Amish Church in his youth. He was a kind husband and father, and a helpful neighbor. Funeral services Dec. 10, at the Townline Church.

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8-1-1917 Brenneman. – Abe Brenneman, son of C. P. Brenneman, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, November 3, 1863; died suddenly by a stroke of lightening near his home in Iowa Co., Iowa, about 2 o’clock P. M., July 19, 1916; aged 52 years, 8 months and 16 days. The deceased leaves a sorrowing widow, 3 sons, 1 daughter, 5 brothers and 3 sisters, besides many friends and relatives to mourn their loss. He was a member of the West Union A. M. Church. Funeral took place July 21, at the church. Services were conducted and funeral sermon preached by P. P. Swartzendruber in German and Jacob K. Yoder in English. There was an unusual large concourse of people assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased. The above is a loud and sudden call, but not any more sudden than the second coming of Christ will be, “in an hour when ye think not,” “in the twinkling of an eye.” S. D. G.

12-1-1926 Brenneman. – Benj. E. Brenneman was born in Johnson County, Iowa, January 2, 1870, and died at his home near Kalona, Iowa, November 9, 1926, at the age of 56 years, 10 months, 7 days. He was the oldest son of Emanuel and Barbara Brenneman and on November 11, 1894, he was united in marriage to Barbara Kauffman, they living together in matrimony almost 32 years. To this union were born 8 children, Ephraim, Simon, Emma, wife of John Hostetler, Ezra, Sarah, Barbara, Mary and Katie, the three oldest of whom are married and reside in the immediate community while the other five are still at home. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth and remained faithful until death. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, 8 children, 6 grandchildren, mother, one brother, five sisters, and many other relatives and friends. He was in as good health as usual and on Tuesday morning, after arising, went about the house with a song upon his lips when a few monents later while putting on his overshoes to go out and do the morning chores he fell over and departed this life without a murmur or a struggle. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, Friday, November 12, 1926, conducted by A. C. Swartzendruber and Elmer G. Swartzendruber in German from I Sam. 20:3 and by D. J. Fisher in English from Heb. 9:27.

My Eastern Trip 11-1-1914 By Peter J. Brenneman Brenneman. – Christian. On the 22nd of September I was hastily called away by telegram from my home at Kalona, Iowa, to attend the funeral of my brother, Christian, near Bittinger, Md. My brother was laid to rest on September 24, 1914, this leaves me alone in this world of a family of 15 children. This is a strong reminder to me that we have no continuing place here, but should seek the one that is prepared for us in the great beyond. This is the neighborhood of my old home where I was born and raised. I was very kindly received by my old acquaintances and relatives, where many old remembrances and ties of friendship were renewed. Time changes many things yet it has left many old landmarks, reminding me where my childhood days were spent. While here I visited the Amish Orphan’s Home, which is located near this place, of which Noah Brenneman, a near relative of mine is the superintendent. This Orphanage was only recently established and is still in its infancy, yet they have 14 children in their care, two of which are let out on trial for adoption. I saw these children come to church on Sunday on a wagon which had a hayrack with some hay Christian J Brenneman on it, upon which they were all comfortably seated, which was a touching sight for me to see, and I hope our readers may be moved to send in their little “mite” to help support these destitute one who are being picked up as waifs from the streets of our cities. I also visited quite a number of old and sick people who are unable to attend church services, in this and the adjoining county of Somerset, Pa. Let us pray for these people that the Lord may give them strength to endure 32

affliction to the glory of Him who has suffered for our sake. After many glad meetings, hand shakes, and renewed friendships with old acquaintances, I returned home where I arrived on Saturday, Oct. 3, feeling much benefited by my hasty trip. Kalona, Iowa

9-15-1918 Brenneman. –Daniel Brenneman died at the home of his son-in-law, Peter Opel, near Bittinger, died, September 7, 1918, of the infirmities of age. He was born in Germany, July 8, 1824, and was thus 94 years, 1 month and 29 days old. He was married to Susanna Beachy in 1846, who died March 25, 1899. To this union were born 12 children, of whom six preceded the father to the land beyond. The deceased was a member of the Amish Mennonite church; was a quiet, unassuming man and interested in the welfare of the interests of the Kingdom while in possession of his bodily functions. Four years ago, September 1, he suffered a paralytic stroke and was in an almost helpless condition the greater part of the time since. Never a large man physically he was well-known for his powers of endurance. Funeral was held at Cherry Glade A. M. house, near Bittinger, Md., Monday, September 9, where a large number of persons assembled. Services at the home Daniel D. Brenneman conducted by C. W. Bender; at the meeting house by N. J. Breneman in German, in English from Matthew 24:13, 14, 42, 44.

8-15-1929 Brenneman. – David Benjamin, son of Ephraim and Anna Brenneman, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, June 13, 1925: died of acute rheumatic fever, in Genesee County, N. Y., July 24, 1929. He was taken slightly ill Sunday morning, July 21, but being of a quiet disposition and not apt to complain, not so much alarm was felt. On Tuesday evening, when the doctor saw him, he did not think his condition so serious but that his father could the next morning go to his daily labor; but before noon the next day his condition became such that his father was called and a hurried trip to the hospital begun. When about 15 miles from home, seeing that the end was drawing near, a halt was made by the roadside and here away from the care of a loving mother the end came, but God knows what is best. He leaves father, mother, four brothers (Virgil, Gaylord, Evan and Ivan). One grandfather, two grandmothers, and many relatives and friends. Short services were held at the home of his grandparents hear Corfu, N. Y., July 25, conducted by Lewis Eichorn, after which the body was accompanied by the father to their home in Johnson Co., Iowa and services conducted at the East Union church, Saturday forenoon, July 27, conducted by Elmer G. Swartzendruber in German and A. C. Swartzendruber and J. C. Brenneman in English.

12-15-1935 Brenneman. – Elmer Brenneman was born in East Zorra, Oxford County, Ontario, February 10, 1893; died October 28, 1935 at his home at Milverton, Ontario; aged 42 years, 8 months, 18 days. He was married to Sister Laura Oesch, of Milverton, on June 27, 1917. He leaves his beloved companion, 1 daughter, Mary Ann, 2 sons, Roland and Franklin, and his parents, Henry Brenneman and wife of Tavistock. Elmer accepted Christ in his youth, being baptized in the East Zorra A. M. Church by the late Bishop Jacob M. Bender. Since marriage he had been a faithful member of the Poole A. M. Church where he was Sunday school superintendent at the time of his death. He had been laboring in that capacity for some years. He suddenly became ill from a stroke from which he was seriously ill for a week when the good Lord called him home. In his passing the Church loses a faithful, consecrated Christian worker and he will be much missed in the home by his family, by his parents and in the community for his kindly, lovable and peaceable disposition. We cannot understand why but let us pray to God that He will give us grace that we may say “Thy will be done”. Funeral services were conducted by Jesse B. Martin of Waterloo and Christ Schultz of Poole. Texts: Phil. 1:21 and I Sam. 20:3. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Funeral attendance was exceptionally large.

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6-1-1938 Brenneman. – Henry, son of Peter and Catherine (Kuepfer) Brenneman, was born in Wilmot, Waterloo County, Ontario, March 11, 1868. His father died when he was four years old, and his mother as wife of Nicholas Roth, moved to Henry County, Iowa, in 1876, where he went to public school and Sunday school. At the age of 14 he returned with his widowed mother to St. Agatha, Wilmot Township. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was received into church fellowship of the East Zorra A. M. congregation by waster baptism upon confession of faith by the late Bishop Joseph Rudy. He was a faithful member of this congregation until his end. On March 5, 1889, he was united in matrimony to Sister Catherine Oesch of Huran Co., Ont. This union was blest with 7 children of whom two preceded him in death. One in infancy and one son, Elmer, died in 1935, in Milverton, Ont. The mother passed away in 1907, having lived in matrimony 18 years, 5 months, 4 days. On Sept. 24, 1908, he was joined in matrimony to Sister Magdalena Bender of East Zorra, Oxford Co., Ont. This union was blest with 1 daughter who passed away in infancy. They lived in matrimony 29 years, 7 months, 2 days. He passed away at his late home in Tavistock, Ont., on April 26, 1938, at the age of 70 years, 1 month, 11 days. He leaves to mourn his departure, his loving companion, 1 son (Rudolph), of Tavistock, Ont.; 3 daughters (Susanna, wife of Joseph Zehr; Emma, wife of Emmanuel Zehr; Annie, wife of Christ Zehr, all of East Zorra); 22 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was the last member of the Peter Brenneman family of nine children, all of whom had passed away in infancy and youth. There also survive 2 step-sisters (Catherine, wife of Martin Eicher, Milford, Nebr.; and Mary, wife of Dan Troyer, Shickley, Nebr.) and 1 step brother (Ben Roth of New Hamburg, Ont.) Bro. Brenneman was an active Christian and worker as Sunday-school superintendent. He served the East Zorra A. M. congregation for nearly thirty years, taking an active part in all services and also in young peoples meeting, where he seldom failed to be present. He also took an active part and used his influence in bringing about the opening of a new place of worship for this congregation, at the 17th line, where he attended from the beginning in 1935 as long as health permitted. Funeral services on April 29, were conducted at the home by Bro. Jacob R. Bender and at East Zorra A. M. Church by Brethern Menno Kipfer and Dan S. Iutzi, where a large concourse of friends gathered to pay their last tribute to the departed one. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Jacob R. Bender.

7-15-1923 Brenneman. – Jacob P. Brenneman was born in Holmes County, Ohio, April 20, 1844. Died at his home in Iowa County, Iowa, June 26, 1923. Aged 79 years, 2 months, 6 days. He came to Iowa with his parents, Peter and Barbara Brenneman in his early years.He belongs to the early settlers of Iowa, and ezperienced many of the hardships incidental to pioneer life. Early in life he accepted Christ as his personal Savior, and was received as a member of the Amish Church by Bishop Jacob Swartzendruber who was the first bishop of the Amish Church of Johnson and adjoining counties, and remained a faithful member unto death. On February 3, 1878 he was joined in matrimony to Mary D. Yoder, with whom he shared the joys and sorrows of life for a period of 45 years, 2 months, 23 days. To this union five children were born, namely: William of Chicago, Ill.; Anna, Menno. Daniel and Eli of Wellman, Iowa. He is survived by a sorrowing widow, five children and one grandchild and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on the 28th, at the Upper Deer Creek M. H. by A. C. Swartzendruber and G. A. Yoder in German, and J. K. Yoder in English.

8-1-1936 Brenneman. – Lydia Brenneman, daughter of William and Susan (Petersheim) Bender, was born in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, Pa., December 10, 1852; died at the home of her son-in-law, Joel Zook, in Garrett County, Md., June 21, 1936, at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 11 days. On December 17, 1876, she was married to Jonas D. Brenneman, who died November 26, 1915. To this union were born 3 sons and 3 daughters: Susie, wife of Ira D. Yoder, died December 8, 1926; Ellen, wife of Joel Zook, Grantsville, Md.; Gideon, Springs, Pa.; Lovina, wife of C. B. Zook, Salisbury, Pa.; Daniel, Grantsville, Md.; Noah, died May 15, 1920. She is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters, as indicated above, 26 grandchildren, 20 great- 34

grandchildren; 2 brothers, S. W. Bender, Hydro, Oklahoma and C. W. Bender, Salisbury, Pa., and 1 sister, Katie, wife of David Z. Byler Middlefield, Ohio. She was a sufferer from diabetes for many years. She was away from the Zook home only once in nearly five years, and was bedfast the last seven months. She died of the infirmities of age with other complications. She suffered much pain while confined to her bed but she was submissive to the Lord’s will, and had a desire to depart from this life fraught with sin and sorrow. She united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite church in her youth, in which faith she remained stedfast to the end. Funeral services were held at the Flag Run Meeting House, June 24, conducted by Bennie A. Fisher and Iddo D. Yoder and were attended by many relatives and acquaintances who assembled out of regard for the departed one. Attendants of the funeral from a distance were: Daniel Gingerich and wife, Buchanan County, Iowa; Val Miller and wife; Mrs. Dan Miller and two children, Norfolk, Va.; Noah G. Bender, wife and son, Geauga County, Ohio; Ammon D. Miller and wife, Jonas and Iddo I. Yoder, Amos Zook and Mrs. Annie Bender, Dover, Dela.; Ira D. Yoder, Stevensville, Md.; Nevin Bender, Mrs. Val Bender, Mrs. David Yoder and Mrs. Eli Swartzedtruber, Greenwood, Dela.; Noah Lichty, wife and two children and Ross Lichty, Oakland, Md.; Noah Zook and Joe S. Yoder, Bird-in Hand, Pa.; and quite a number from near-by regions. The Family

12-15-1935 Brenneman. – Nicholas, son of John and Catherine (Schlegel) Brenneman was born in South Easthope, Perth County, Ontario, April 18, 1861 where he grew to manhood. In his youth he gave his life to the Lord, and remained in this faith to the end. He was received into the church fellowship by water baptism by Bishop Joseph Rudy of East Zorra congregation. On November 3, 1888 he was united in matrimony to Sister Catherine Erb. This happy union was blessed with 7 children: 6 sons and 1 daughter. Sister Brenneman passed away May 2, 1929. He lived a widower 6 years, 5 months and 2 days; and answered to his last summons Oct. 4, 1935, aged 73 years, 5 months and 16 days. He leaves his sons, Jacob, Solomon and Moses of East Zorra, Daniel of Wellesley, and a daughter Catherine, wife of Simon Roi of East Zorra and 19 grandchildren; 1 son and 1 grandchild predeceased him. Services were held at the home by Jacob R. Bender and at the East Zorra Church by Christian Schultz, Menno Kuepler and Daniel S. Jutzi. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

6-1-1920 Brenneman. – Noah, son of the late Jonas D. Brenneman, died at Elk Lick, Pa., May 15, 1920, at the age of 23 years, 6 months and 23 dayd. He suffered a lingering illness of some years from tuberculosis and as attested by those familiar with his circumstances he expressed earnest desire to depart this life of pain and suffering and to enter the land of rest and peace. He united early in young manhood with the Amish Mennonite Church and departed this life in its fold. He was ever of a modest quiet retiring character and while his lot was in one sence an unhappy one, as regards his earthly existence and affairs, because of bodily infirmities; life, at best, is only for a season--but eternity is forever—and they, who were obliged in pain and distress, to see the ruthless effects of disease multiply and develop as the malady advanced, may well be consoled with the thought of his eternity— centered hope and prospect of joy, manifested. Other young men and woman, too, with the best of earthly prospects—for them for us all—“What shall the harvest be, that eternity has for all, when reaped as we’ve sown? Funeral was held at the Flag Run M. H. near Springs, Pa., Tuesday, May 18. Sermons by Joseph J. Yoder and Moses M. Beachy, the latter using I Cor. 5. J. M. B.

12-15-1931 Brenneman. – Susanna (Plank) Brenneman was born September 28, 1856; died November 14, 1931. Aged 75 years, 1 month, 16 days. She was married to Joseph P. Brenneman, March 7, 1886. To this union were born 5 children, 1 son and 4 daughters: Lizzie, wife of Monroe M. Miller, Wilmot, Ohio; Lottie, wife of Abner O. Christner, Iowa City, Iowa; George near Topeka, Ind., Sarah, wife of Eli M. Miller, Cecil, Ohio; and Lena, wife of M. E. Hershberger, Topeka, Ind., where she had her home the last 10 years. She also leaves 7 brothers and 2 sisters, and 20 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at M. E. Hershbergers on the 15th, conducted by Pre. Levi Miller and 35

Bishop Joe Yoder, after which the remains were taken to Arthur, Ill., where services were held at her brother David Plank’s home on the 16th by Pre. John Shrock of Topeka, Ind., and Pre. Albert Beachy of Sugar Creek, Ohio. Bishop S. N. Beachy and Bishop Noah Shrock also gave a few consoling words. She was laid to rest in the Otto cemetery by the side of her husband, who preceded her in death by 13 years and 4 days. All the children were present in Illinois, also George and Will Plank of Kalona, Iowa, and her sister Mrs. Lena Yoder of Wellman, Iowa.

8-15-1935 Brubaker. – Mary Alice, daughter of David and Lydia Brubaker, was born near Smithville, Ohio, February 4, 1881; died at the home of her sister, Bro. and Sister Ray Hackman, near the place of her birth, June 23, 1935; aged 54 years, 4 months and 19 days. She died just 19 years and 1 day after the death of her invalid mother, whom she cared for about 8 years. About 18 years ago Sister Mary became afflicted with arthritis and gradually became helpless until about 3 years ago, when she became unable to walk or even feed herself. She gradually grew weaker until the Lord saw fit to take her home. She bore her pain and suffering with patience and in it all she never lost her concern for others, speaking more of others and their welfare than of her own pain and suffering. At the age of 14 she confessed Christ, and on Christmas Day, 1895, she was baptized by Bishop John K. Yoder and united with the Oak Grove A. M. Church. About 19 years ago she transferred her membership to the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, in which faith she continued until death. All but 7 years of her life were spent in Wayne Co., Ohio, these being spent in North Dakota. She leaves 3 brothers and 2 sisters: William, of Harrisonburg, Va.; Phares of Sterling, Ohio. ; Amandus of Lima, Ohio, ; Mrs. Clara Hackman of Sterling, Ohio, ; Mrs. Minnie Yoder of Clarence Center, N. Y. ; 1 half sister, Mrs. Ella Glick of Harrison, Va. ; 8 nephews and 10 nieces, with many other relatives and friends. Her parents and 1 sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Bro. R. L. Stauffer, and at the Oak Grove church by brethren J. S. Gerig, E. F. Hartzler, and N. E. Hilty. Text, II Tim. 4:7-8. Burial in nearby cemetery.

7-1-1928 Byler. – Abiah D. Byler was born near Belleville, Pa., June 19, 1858. Died at his home in Belleville, Pa., June 8, 1928, aged 69 years, 11 months and 20 days. In 1883 he was married to Lydia Zook, who died December 24, 1915. To this union were born 5 sons and 4 daughters. One son died in infancy. In 1919 he was married to Fannie Yoder, who has been a faithful and devoted wife during his last illness. He accepted Christ in his youth and united with the Amish Mennonite Church to which he was faithful until death, and always had a desire to be with the children of God in worship where his seat was seldom vacant. He was devoted to his family, his home and his church, and his genial disposition won for him a host of friends. His health had been failing for the last six months and at times he suffered much pain but was patient to the end and resigned to the will of God. He is survived by his wife, 4 sons and 4 daughters; Jesse and Annie (wife of Ezra Mayer) of Pigeon, Mich. Mary and Ella, workers at the A. M. Children’s Home at Grantsville, Md. Levi of Carlock, Illinois, Rufus of Lewistown, Pa., David of this place and Barbara at home. Also one brother Solomon Byler and 18 grandchildren. The family was all called to the bedside of their father a few days before his departure. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Brother Samuel T. Yoder by reading Psalm 90 and at the Locust Church by the brethren Eli Kanagy, John L. Mast and Jonas D. Yoder from I Cor. 15 and John 14. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery near-by. The Family

1-15-1924 Byler. – Adam D. Byler was born in Lawrence County, Pa., January 20, 1851. Died at his home in Geauga County, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1923. Aged 72 years, 10 months and 20 days. He leaves to mourn his departure 7 sons and 2 daughters; 74 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. The children were all present at the funeral, which was held at the late home, Dec. 4. One brother and 4 sisters were also present. He was in fairly good health until about two weeks before his death when his health began to fail, his heart weakening, which seems to have been the immediate cause of his death. He was resigned and waiting to go, as he 36

often expressed himself. The last day he was unusually talkative and in good spirits, between several spells of severe pains in his chest, which caused much suffering but was of short duration.

7-15-1936 Byler. – Amanda D. Byler, beloved wife of Urie D. Byler, was born December 18, 1889, near New Wilmington, Pa.; passed away June 14, 1936 at her late North Middlefield, Ohio home; aged 46 years, 5 months, 27 days. She was sick with double pneumonia seven days. All that loving hands, the doctor and nurses could do was of no avail. In her youth she united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite church, living a devoted Christian life until death. On December 8, 1910, she was united in marriage to Urie D. Byler. She is survived by her deeply bereaved husband, 1 son and 7 daughters. One son preceded her in death. She is also survived by her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Z. Byler, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Rudy K. and Daniel A. Byler at her late home June 16, 1936.

12-1-1922 Byler. – Anna Bender Byler was born in Somerset County, Pa., February 23, 1850. Died at her home in Middlefield, Ohio, August 21, 1922. Age 72 years, 7 months and 29 days. She was married to Adam Byler in 1875, with whom she lived until her death, 47 years. To this union were born 7 sons, and 2 daughters, 71 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, to mourn her departure. The children were all living and present at the funeral. Her sickness began with a light paralytic stroke a year ago, but she recovered so she could do light house work and could go to Church, but since early spring she gradually became worse and had to sit four weeks on account of shortness of breath. She bore her suffering in patience and always had a smiling face for all, which is gratefully remembered. Many times she asked for scripture readings and prayers. The dear wife and mother has gone the way of all flesh. May we only take warning and be prepared when our time comes so we can meet mother in the great beyond, and hear the voice of Jesus, “Come,” at the day of Judgment which none of us will escape. Sister Byler was a member of the Amish Mennonite church, having professed her faith in Christ and united as a member of the church in the community of her birth. (Editor)

5-15-1939 Byler. – Daniel K. Byler, son of Preacher Daniel and Mattie (Detweiler) Byler, was born in Lawrence County, Pa., October 12, 1862; died April 14, 1939, at the age of 76 years, 6 months, 2 days. On January 27, 1887 he was married to Lydia Peachey, near Newton, Kansas, and they traveled life’s pathway together fifty-two years. To this union were born 6 sons and 4 daughters, all living: Urie D., Middlefield, Ohio; Jesse J., Gap, Pa.; Jacob D.; Thomas J.; Daniel H.; Joseph D.; Ella, Mrs. Jacob King; Nannie, Mrs. Joseph Yoder; Lena, Mrs. Rudy Byler, and Emma, at home, all of near Belleville, Pa. Forty-five grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive; and two sisters; Mrs. Mary Miller, Applecreek Ohio, and Mrs. John Weaver, Middlefield, Ohio. Just seventy-four days before his death, his life companion was called home, and after that occurrence he was very lonely. He had just returned home to Belleville from a visit to his son Urie in Ohio, and was stricken with pneumonia the first day after his return home and passed away seven days later. Funeral services were held Monday forenoon, April 17, with Bishop John B. Peachey in charge at the home, and at the Locust Grove meetinghouse, with bishops John L. Mast and Emanuel Peachey and Pre. John Zook in charge. Burial in near-by cemetery. He was a faithful member of the Locust Grove Church.

5-15-1939 Byler. – Fannie M. Byler died at her home, Belleville, Pa., Saturday morning, April 15, 1939, after an illness of several months. She was aged 58 years, 9 months, 20 days. She was the widow of Abiah Byler who preceded her in death June 8, 1928. A sister, Mrs. J. A. Hostetler, Belleville, died November 1, 1938. Mrs Byler was the daughter of Levi Z. and Fannie Yoder, both deceased, and was born near Milroy and spent her entire life in the Kishacoquillas Valley. On August 27, 1919, she was united in Marriage with A. D. Byler. She is 37

survived by a sister, Mrs. I. Z. Hertzler, Belleville, and by a brother, Enos D. Yoder, Beaver Creek, Oregon; the following step-children survive also: Mary Byler, Belleville; Jessy Byler, Pigeon, Mich.; Barbara Byler, Belleville; Mrs. Ezra Moyer, Pigeon. Mich.; Ella Byler, Belleville; David Byler, Belleville, and Rufus Byler, Clanton, Alabama. The deceased was a faithful member of the Locust Grove Amish Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon, 2 P. M. in charge of her pastor, Bishop John L. Mast, with interment in the Amish Mennonite cemetery near-by.

10-1-1933 Byler. – John A. Byler son of Adam D. Byler and Annie Bender was born January 17, 1885, in Lawrence County, Pa.; died at his home near Kalona, Iowa, September 13, 1933; aged 48 years, 7 months, 27 days. At the age of 11 years he moved with his parents to Geauge County, Ohio. On October 5, 1911, he was united in marriage to Amanda Knepp, to which union were born 5 sons and 6 daughters: Leslie, Leona, Mary, Dorothy, Henry, Carmella, Ella, Irene, Vernon, John Jr. and Vera all at home. He united with the Amish Mennonite church when a young man and remained faithful until death. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, children, 6 brothers and 2 sisters: William of Dover, Dela; Daniel of Middlefield, Ohio; Henry of New Wilmington, Pa.; Enoch of Atlantic, Pa.; Gideon, and Lena, wife of Ammon D. Miller, of Dover, Dela.; Adam of Burton, Ohio; and Annie, wife of Eli J. Miller, also of Dover, Dela.; and a host of relatives and friends. Since the age of 12 he has suffered more or less from asthma. The last year or so it seemed as if he was free from the disease, but the heart and liver were left in a weakened condition. The last week of his life he suffered severe heart attacks, but he bore the pain patiently and was not given to complaining but put his trust in the Lord. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 16, at the East Union Menonite church. They were conducted by Bros. Elmer Swartzendruber and Amos Swartzendruber in the German language and by D. J. Fisher in English.

10-15-1931 Byler. – Levi A, Byler, son of Abiah D. and Lydia (Zook) Byler (both deceased) was born at Belleville, Pa., February 13, 1894. He was instantly killed by lightning September 8, 1931, while standing under a tree during an electric storm at the home of his brother Jesse near Pigeon, Mich. Age 37 years, 6 months, 5 days. He accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite church in his youth in which faith he died. Over a year ago he renewed his covenant and expressed a willingness to do anything required of him that he might have greater peace. He speat most of his life at the home of his parents near Belleville, Pa., excepting the last seven years which were mostly spent in Illinois. He had come to Michigan for a few months visit but had been visiting here only five weeks when he was called away from us so suddenly. He leaves 3 brothers and 4 sisters, David and Barbara of Belleville, Pa., Ella and Mary of the A. M. Children’s Home of Granttsville, Md., Rufus of Mapleville, Alabama, Jesse and Mrs. Anna Meyer of Pigeon, Mich., also 23 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Church, near Pigeon, Mich. September 11 by Bro. Ed. Albrecht and Bro. B. P. Swartzendruber of Upper, Calif. Interment in cemetery near church.

A sudden change, he in a moment fell, He had not time to bid his friends farewell. Think this not strange, death happens to us all. This day was his, to-morrow you may fall.

1-15-1916 Byler. – Lydia Byler was born November 29, 1862, near Belleville, Pa.; died December 24, 1915; aged 53 years, 25 days. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her early days, and remained a consistent member of the same until death. She was united in holy matrimony with Abiah D. Byler February 8, 1883. To this union were born four sons and five daughters, of whom one, in its infancy, preceded its mother. She leaves to mourn her departure a sorrowing husband, eight children as follows: Mary S., Barbara B., Lydia Ann, Martha E., Levi A., David J., Rufus Z., and Jessie D., now of Bayport, Mich. She also leaves one grandchild and three sisters, besides a host of friends and acquaintances. 38

She had a stroke of paralysis in October of which she never recovered. She bore her affliction very patiently and was resigned to her Father’s will. Funeral services were conducted at the Locust Grove Church on Dec. 26 by Jonas D. Yoder, E. H. Kenagy and S. T. Yoder; and was buried in the cemetery near by.

2-15-1939 Byler. – Lydia I., daughter of Gideon and Nancy Peachey, was born near Belleville, Pa., September 2, 1865; died January 30, 1939; aged 73 years, 4 months, 28 days. On January 27, 1887, she was given in marriage to Daniel K. Byler, near Newton, Kansas. Her husband, 10 children and 45 grandchildren are left to mourn the loss of a dutiful wife, kind and devoted mother and grandmother. Surviving are also 3 brothers and 1 sister, all near Belleville, Pa. Funeral services were held in the Locust Grove Church, conducted by John Zook and Emanuel B. Peachey. Burial in near-by cemetery.

3-15-1929 Byler. – Mattie Byler, daughter of Jonas and Barbara Zook, was born March 1, 1854. Died February 20, 1929, after a short illness due to the weakness of age. She was aged 74 years, 11 months and 20 days. She was married to Rufus Byler, December 28, 1875. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. S. H. Hartzler. The survivors are her devoted husband, her daughter and husband, five granddaughters, Sadie, Amanda, Bertha, Eldora and Mrs. Harvey P. Yoder, and an infant grandson, one sister, Mrs. Benjamin Glick, and a number of more distant connections. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in her youth in which connection she lived a consistent and faithful life. She was of a quiet and unassuming disposition, loved and respected by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove church, near Belleville, Pa., February 23, services by E. H. Kenagey in English and by Jonas D. Yoder in German. Text Psalm 23:40. Interment in near by cemetery.

5-1-1914 Byler. – Mattie J. Byler was born July 3, 1888; died March 31, 1914. A little infant daughter followed its mother to her heavenly home a few hours later. The deceased was a daughter of John Z. and Mattie King. Her age was 25 years, 8 months, 28 days. When 22 years of age she was married to Rudy J. Byler. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite church of this place and was never absent when health permitted. Only a short time was she left to live in this world of strife, till the Savior called her to her home of rest. All hearts were touched to deepest sympathy when they took a last view of a kind and loving mother with a little angel in her arm. She leaves a sorrowing husband, 1 son, father, mother, 5 sisters, 2 brothers and a host of friends to mourn her early departure. Funeral services were held April 2, by Joshua King and D. J. Miller from II Cor. 5. Those from a distance present at the funeral were Mrs. Ellen Byler and Mrs. Lena King of Geauga Co., Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kauffman, J. K. Lantz, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Byler, David and Joseph Byler and Mrs. Joe Kurtz of Lawrence Co., Pa., Abraham King of Logan Co., Ohio and Mr. and Mrs. Crist King, Jr., of near Canton.

4-15-1934 Byler. – Noah Byler was born in Geauga County, Ohio, November 2, 1898, died near Nappanee, Indiana, March 20, 1934, at the age of 35 years, 4 months and 17 days. Death was due to pneumonia following a light attack of flu, his illness having been only of about two days duration. He leaves to mourn his departure two brothers and two sisters: Valentine Byler, formerly of Montana (present address unknown); Joseph N. Byler, Hesston, Kansas; Mattie, wife of John A. Beiler, Belleville, Pa., and Lizzie, wife of Joseph Kauffman, Burton, Ohio, and two half-brothers and one half-sister: Melvin and Lester Miller, of Iowa, and Mae, wife of Rudolph Yoder, Nappanee, Ind., also a host of friends. He united with the Amish church in his youth and remained a faithful member unto his death. The funeral was held March 23, at the home of Cornelius Hochstetler, conducted by Daniel Stutzman and Levi Mast, after which burial was made in the Weldy cemetery, nearby. Those from a distance present at the funeral were his half-brothers, Melvin and Lester Miller, and Sylvanus 39

Miller of Iowa. His other brothers and sister were unable to attend. (Should any of the Herold readers know of the present whereabouts of Valentine Byler formally living in Montana, please write to J. J. Miller, Nappanee, Ind.

1-15-1924 Byler. – Penina R. Byler, eldest daughter of the late Bishop A. D. and Fanny Zook was born near Allensville, Pa., October 31, 1864. Died December 21, 1923; aged 59 years, 1 month, 20 days. She was united in marriage to John S. Byler, to which union were born 4 sons and 1 daughter. Her husband died about eight years ago. Her daughter, Ella, who was married to Frank Peachey, and two sons preceded her in death. As a member of the A. M. church with which she united in early life, she lived a blameless and a consistant life. Her unselfish works and labors of love in home and community, and to the homeless ones as well, won for her many warm friends. We cannot understand God’s all wise ways especially so when He, in His love takes such from out midst, whom we think are needed the most. “His ways are past finding out.” Sister Penina was sick about two weeks with pneumonia and a valvular affection of the heart. The day previous to her death she was asked by her loved ones whether they could administer any more to her comfort, she only replied that she had to bear all herself but was not afraid to die. “Blessed are they that die in the Lord for they shall rest from their labors, and their works do follow them. She is survived by her only sister, married to D. D. Zook of Newton, Kansas, two sons, five grandchildren and many warm friends. Funeral was held at Allensville A. M. church conducted by S. T. and J. D. Yoder and Eli Kanagy. Her body was laid to rest in cemetery near by. A Friend

4-1-1920 Christner. – Amanda Christner was born January 23, 1857, died suddenly of paralysis, at La Grande Co., Indiana, February 27, 1920, aged 63 years, 1 month. She was married to Joseph Christner. To this union were born 11 children. One daughter preceded her to the spirit world. She leaves to mourn her departure six sons, four daughters, 26 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. She was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at her home February 29, with Bros. Noah Borntreger and Joseph Yoder in charge.

11-1-1926 Christner. – Alta Bernice, daughter of Abraham and Mary Christner, was born August 19, 1915; died September 1, 1926; aged 11 years, 13 days. Her death was caused by appendicitis. She was a helpless cripple from infancy although mentally normal. She seemed resigned to and contented with her lot. Owing to her condition she naturally had many sympathizing friends, whom she always greeted with a smile. She leaves to mourn her departure, father, mother and many other relatives. An infant brother preceded her in death. The funeral was held Sept. 3, services having been opened by John J. S. Yoder and Samuel T. Eash, using texts Luke 18:16-17 and II Samuel 12:23.

7-15-1938 Christner. – Lovina (Raber) Christner, daughter of Daniel and Anna Raber, and wife of David J. Christner, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, July 25, 1868; died at the family home near Shelbyville, Ill., May 26, 1938, at the age of 69 years, 10 months and 1 day. To her marriage union 9 children, 5 sons and 4 daughters were born, of whom 3, Jerry, Fannie and Elmer preceded her in death. Her husband and six children survive; Laura, Mrs. Dan Yoder, Geneva, Ind.; Daniel, Akron, N. Y.; Anna, Mrs. Ephraim Brenneman, Kalona, Iowa; Joe D., Shelbyville, Ill.; David, Corfu, N. Y.; Lulu, Mrs. Willis Gingerich, Lockport, N. Y. She also leaves 41 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She united with the Amish church in her youth and remained faithful to the end; and we mourn not as those who have no hope. About a year ago they moved from Corfu, New York, to near Shelbyville, Ill. She will be sadly missed. She was a most kindhearted and patient sister.

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10-1-1935 Chupp. – Bro. Eli D. Chupp, son of David E. and Fanny (Miller) Chupp was born December 27, 1867, in Marshall County, Indiana. With his parents he moved to Goshen where he grew to manhood. In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church, but later he, with his companion, transferred their membership to the Mennonite Church at Bloomfield, Mont., in which he remained faithful to the end. In 1892 he was united in marriage to Katie Mullet of Marshall County, Indiana. To this union were born four sons and six daughters. One daughter, Sarah Ann, preseded him in death. In 1895 the family moved to Mylo, North Dakota, and in 1904 to Bloomfield, Mont., where he resided until the Lord called him Home on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12. Less than a week before his death he was in his usual health, but on Saturday morning of last week he took suddenly ill and was taken to the doctor. There seemed to be no serious symptoms, but he gradually fell away until the final summons came very unexpectedly on Thursday afternoon, about 4:30 o’clock. He bore his intense suffering uncomplainingly, always hoping to recover, but God saw fit to take him. He is survived by his wife, four sons, five daughters, fifteen grandchildren, five brothers and one sister, and a host of relatives and friends.

7-1-1936 Coblentz. – Amanda Coblentz was born Jan. 8, 1882, at Sugarcreek, Ohio; died June 3, 1936; aged 54 years, 4 months, 25 days. She was married to Daniel Kurtz, January 23, 1902; lived in matrimony 34 years, 4 months, 10 days. To this union were born 3 sons and 3 daughters. She leaves to mourn her departure, husband, 6 children, 10 grandchildren, mother, 4 brothers, 5 sisters and many friends. Father, 3 brothers and 1 sister preceded her to the Great Beyond. She died in the hospital at Sarasota, Florida, following an operation. The remains were taken to Stark County, Ohio, her former home, and services held Sat. June 6, then were taken to Hicksville, Ohio, and services were held June 7, at the home of P. N. Beachy, conducted by Pre. John Miller, Bishop Eli Bontrager of Shipshewana, Ind., and Bishop Dave Bontrager of this place. She was laid to rest at the side of her father, in Lost Creek Cemetery. May the Lord comfort the bereaved family. Mrs. Eli Miller, Cecil, Ohio

4-15-1940 Coblentz. – Andrew E. Coblentz was born October 28, 1903; died March 20, 1940, in Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio. Death was caused by effects of acute Bright’s disease and complications caused by poisoning from mine blasting fumes. His age was 36 years, 4 months, and 21 days. He was married to Katie Yoder, January 30, 1930, and lived in matrimony 10 years, 1 month, 20 days. To this union were born 2 sons and 1 daughter: Leon, Owen, and Betty. He leaves to mourn his early departure his deeply bereaved wife, 3 children; father, mother, and 5 brothers: David and Moses of Geauga Co., Ohio; John, Albert, Henry of Stark Co., Ohio. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church. Although his illness was brief he suffered much the one week he was in the hospital, struggling for breath and in other agonies but never complained. He was conscious till the last day and a half. He expressed his desire to get well, realizing how hard it would be for his wife to bring up the children alone in the way they should go. Funeral services were held March 23, at the home of Sam J. Yoder, his father-in-law, where the Coblentz family were also living. Bro. Coblentz having planned to run the farm this summer. Services were conducted by Abe J. Yoder of Burton, Ohio; Jonas M. Coblentz of the home congregation. Mourning not as those who have no hope, we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well. By the Family

5-15-1937 Cross. – Edna (Bontrager) Cross was born November 16, 1898, near Hutchinson, Kansas; died April 20, 1937; aged 38 years, 5 months, 4 days. At an early age she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite Church. She remained a faithful worker until death. On February, 1919, she was united in marriage with Mahlon Cross; to this union were born two daughters and four sons: Howard, Melvin, Amanda, Alvin, and Mahlon, Jr. One daughter preceded her in death. She leaves to 41

mourn her sudden departure a deeply bereaved husband and children, father and mother (Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bontrager, Goshen, Ind.), four sisters (Fannie Mae Troyer, Topeka, Ind.; Anna Mae Troyer, Goshen, Ind.; Susie Miller, Grabill, Ind; Amanda Miller, Goshen, Ind.), and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Griner Church and schoolhouse near Middlebury, Ind., April 23, 1937; interment in the Miller cemetery by John J. S. Yoder, M. S. Zehr, Manasses Miller, and D. J. Johns.

11-15-1936 Delagrange. – John, son of Victor and Rosa Delagrange, was born in Allen County, Indiana, March 29, 1903; died at the Lutherine Hospital, Ft. Wayne, of hemorrhage of the brain, after suffering only a few hours, October 9, 1936 at the age of 33 years, 7 months, 10 days. In the year 1926 he was united in marriage with Rosa Steury. To this union were born 3 children: Amos, age 9, Verna age 7, and Phyllis 18 months old. He leaves his sorrowing companion, 3 children, mother, one brother, one sister, and many relatives and friends to mourn his sudden death. His father and 2 brothers preceded him in death. In his youth he confessed Christ as his Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite Church. He remained true to the faith and loyal to the church until it pleased God to call him to his reward. We mourn his early departure, but not as those who have no hope. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 9 o’clock at the home and 10 o’clock at the church by Bro. John J. S. Yoder of Middlebury, Ind., and Bro. Sam Grieses of Archbold, Ohio. This was the first funeral held in the new cemetery. He will be sadly missed in the home and in the church. May God comfort the bereft wife and children.

7-15-1937 Delagrange. – Martin, son of Victor and Katie Delagrange was born in Allen County, Indiana, November, 11, 1924; died at the Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, June 12, 1937, at the age of 12 years, 7 months and 1 day. He had been kicked by a horse twelve days before. He leaves to mourn his departure his parents, two sisters (Salome and Velma), four brothers (Ervin, Vernon, Raymond, and Melvin), all living at home with his parents. One sister preceded him in death. The funeral was held June 15; services at the house were conducted by Dan Eash and John J. S. Yoder, Topeka, Ind., and at the meetinghouse by John J. S. Yoder in German and by Noah Zehr in English.

12-1-1934 Detweiler. – Elmer J. Detweiler, son of John J. and Fannie (Miller) Detweiler, was born August 10, 1916, in Stark County, Ohio. Died in the same region, Octber 14, 1934, at the age of 18 years, 1 month and 26 days. He leaves to mourn his death, father, mother, 1 sister, Mrs. Marie Troyer, Goshen, Indiana, and 3 brothers, David, William and Monroe, all at home, and many more distant relatives and friends. His death was due to injuries received in an accident, in which one leg was crushed, which took place two weeks before his death. He was taken to Mercy Hospital. There we thought he was getting alone as well as could be hoped for under the conditions, but the second week gangrene set in; later, tetanus (lock-jaw) developed. The family was sent for, Saturday afternoon, and the next evening at 9 o’clock he died. Everything was done that human hands could do. Saturday and Sunday he had pain beyond human conception. But he bore his sufferings in patience and silence. He was conscious to the end. Prayer service was held for him Sunday morning. He made a promise that if God would restore health he would unite with the church in the faith of his parents. But God saw fit not to leave him in this world and called him into the world to come. Towards evening we could see the end approaching. Finally he bade us, one by one, good bye, and his last words were “seliges Ende.” No more will we see him on earth. Let us all be prepared that we may meet on the blissful shore. Funeral services were held at the home conducted by John Helmuth and Jonas Coblentz and Jacob Mast, the latter from Holmes County, Ohio. Burial in the Amish cemetery.

12-1-1918 Detweiler. – Sarah (Yoder) Detweiler, was born June 18, 1889, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, died near Choteau, Oklahoma, October 25, 1918, aged 29 years, 4 months and 3 days. She was married to Rudy Detweiler in 1906. They moved to Oklahoma in 1910. Her husband and 7 children survive her besides parents, brothers, sisters, and many 42

friends. She was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church. Funeral servives by Eli Hostetler, assisted by the writer. Pray for the bereft ones. B. F. Hartzler

11-1-1936 Eash. – Catherine E. (Bontrager) Eash, was born in Lagrange County, Indiana, July 24, 1871, the daughter Benjamin and Magdalena (Hage) Bontrager; died September 13, 1936, near Ottawa, Ill., in an automobile accident, while on the way to her sister’s funeral at Kalona, Iowa; at the age of 65 years, 1 month, 19 days. She was married to Daniel T. Eash, March 5, 1896, and leaves to mourn her sudden departure four children: Leona Jones and Melvin, both near home, and Ernest and Esther at home; also four grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. T. T. Eash, and two brothers, Jacob, Elkhart, and Menno, Kalona, Iowa. In youth she was baptized and received into membership of the Amish Mennonite Church and was faithful unto the end. Oh, how we miss her kindly deeds and her words of sympathy and help as a mother, and as a neighbor. But we submit to Him who doeth all things well. Funeral services were held at the home September 15, by Samuel D. Hostetler and Rudy Kauffman in German, from Romans 5 and Mark 13:32 to end of chapter and by Daniel J. Johns in English, Psa. 116:15.

6-15-1926 Eash. – Edna, daughter of Noah T. and Katie Eash, died May 25, 1926; aged 5 years, 2 months and 27 days. The family had a siege of measles and whooping cough and Edna contracted pneumonia, to which she succumbed in her weakened condition. She leaves to mourn her departure, father, mother, one brother, five half-sisters and four half-brothers. Funeral services were held May 26, conducted by Benjamin Hershberger and C. D. Christner. Text, I Thess. 4. 5-1-1932 Eash. – Saloma (Garver) Eash was born October 4, 1848; died March 31, 1932; aged 83 years, 5 months, 27 days. She was married to Tobias C. Eash June 14, 1868. To this union were born 16 children. She leaves to mourn her departure, 11 children; Daniel, Jonathan, Mrs. Mary Bontrager, Mrs. Fanny Cross, Noah, Mrs. Lizzie Schrock, John, Tobias, Mrs. Gertie Bontrager, William, and Samuel. Also many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bro. Eash died July 12, 1919. She was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church. She had her faults and her weaknesses, yet to me, her granddaughter, she was almost perfect; friendly, patient, meek, helping many in word and deed; frequently speaking of spiritual things. She was an inspiration for me to strive for a holy life, and yet her days were often filled with cares, sorrows, and griefs. She had chosen John 5:20-30, and II Cor. 5 for her funeral texts. The funeral was held at her home by Manas Yoder, Noah Bontrager, and Dave Garver, from Plain City, Ohio. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.”

6-15-1933 Eash. – William T., son of Tobias C. and Saloma (Garver) Eash, was born in Elkhart County, Indiana, August 26, 1886; died in the General Hospital at Elkhart, May 16, 1933; aged 46 years, 8 months, 21 days. Death came after a four days illness of an obstruction of the bowel, an operation having been performed the day of his death. He was a faithful member of the O. O. Amish Mennonite Church from his young years. He was married to Lydia, daughter of Benjamin C. and Mary Yoder, November 21, 1906. Surviving are his sorrowing widow, 2 daughters, and 4 sons as follows: Inez (wife of Abraham Miller), Saloma (wife of Daniel L. Mast), Ora, Albert, Raymond, and Samuel, at home. Also one grandson, Lloyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Miller, 6 brothers, and 4 sisters, besides a host of other relatives and friends, to mourn his departure. One son, William Jr., preceded him in death. Funeral services were held in the home May 19, conducted by Wm. Beachy (Holmes Co., Ohio). Nathaniel Miller, and Samuel Hostetler. Texts, John 5:20 to 30; II Cor. 5. We mourn but not as those who have no hope. A Brother

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7-15-1934 Eicher. – Elizabeth (Schwartz) Eicher was born in Adams County, Indiana, January 31, 1863 – a daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Stucky) Schwartz. She passed out of this life May 22, 1934. Her death was due to cancer, pneumonia setting in the last few days, hastening her death. She was married to Jacob J. Eicher, June 28, 1894, to which union were born 14 children, of whom 3 preceded her in death; Jacob, Peter, and Mrs. Mary Wickey. She leaves to mourn her departure: the sorrowing husband and 11 children: Lizzie, wife of Menno Graber, Grabill, Ill.; Salome, wife of Joseph Roth, Corfu, N. Y.; Fannie, wife of Albert Coblentz; Katie, wife of Clarence Miller; Annie, wife of Sam. L. Schwartz, John; Samuel; Joseph; Amos; Benjamin; and Menno, all of Berne, Ind. Brothers and sisters who survive are: Mrs. Katie Raille; Mrs. Anna Hilty; Mrs. David Wickey; Mrs. Noah Bascom; Mrs. C. J. Schwartz; Mrs. J. F. Schwartz; John and Jacob, all of Berne; Peter J. Schwartz, Sturgis, Mich.; Samuel Schwartz, Union City, Pa., also 28 grandchildren. Her parents preceded her in death, also, 4 sisters. 2 of whom died in youth, Verena and Salome, the other two having been Mrs. P. J. Eicher and Mrs. Samuel Girod. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior in her youth and was a faithful member of the Amish church until death. The 11 children were all at her bedside when the death angle took her home to her reward.

9-1-1924 Eichorn. – Anna Bertha, daughter of Arthur and Annie Eichorn of near Meyersdale, Penna., died August 15, 1924, at the age of two days. The babe, who was apparently vigorous and well developed had hemorrhages of the bowels some hours before its death, its condition having been quite puzzling to the physician in attendance. Brief services were held at the residence by C. W. Bender, in the afternoon of August 16 after which the remains were interred in the Maple Glen cemetery near Grantsville, Md. Under few circumstances and in few cases dose life’s pilgrimage terminate so fortunately and with so few regrettable phases, as in those of the subject of the obituary herewith given. Evidently there was no lack of proper procedure and proper care, so there was no occasion for vain regrets, either real or imaginary in foundation, for the parents. And sometimes when children become a little older, often parental impatience leads to lack of due gentleness, and when a child takes its departure in the older periods of innocency, unavailing regrets are left behind as they depart, because of what was said or what was left unsaid, or because of what was done or what was left undone or one or more of these combinations of circumstances. Again there is not one untoward or unseemly trait or characteristic of the departed to recall to memory in sadness. Nor is there the least occasion to be disquieted at the thought that probably its preparation for the life that now is and that which is to come had been neglected by those whose duty it would have been to rear it in “the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” And if, later in life, just a few weeks later, our merciful Father had called it home the parental attachment had been unquestionably greater than at this time. On the other hand only parents know what disappointment the ending of a life in prospect, with its possibilities, means to them. But the words of the Psalmist seem so applicable, in such and similar cases: “The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places, yea, I have a goodly heritage.” (Ps. 16:6).

4-1-1937 Eigsti. – Mary (Kennell) Eigsti, daughter of Peter and Anna Kennell, was born in Spring Bay Twp., Woodford County, Ill., December 4, 1859; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Phoebe Hostetler, near Shelbyville, Ill., March 3, 1937, at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 29 days. Death was due to a paralytic stroke with which she was afflicted since February 25. On March 16, 1879, she was united in marriage with Christian Eigsti, who passed away April 1, 1928. This union was blessed with 14 children, 9 of whom are left to mourn her departure, but not as those who have no hope. Those surviving are Lizzie Grob, Kalispel, Mont.; Peter, Mrs. Lena Ulrich, Joseph, Mrs. Barbara Yencer, Mrs Emma Christner, Christian, Mrs. Phoebe Hostetler, Shelby, Ill., and Tillie Egli, Minonk, Ill. Of grandchildren there are 57 survivers and of great-grandchildren, 24. Three brothers survive: John W. and Joseph J. Kennell of Roanoak, Ill., and Peter W. Kennel of Eureka, Ill. Five children, Susie A. Reber, Mary, Katie, John and Lydia, preceded her in death. Two sisters also preceded her. 44

She had been in failing health for some time, but bore her suffering very patiently, and looked forward for the time when she would be called above. She accepted Jesus as her Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite Church in early youth and was a faithful member unto death. Funeral services were conducted March 6, at Mt. Hermon Church by Joseph Reber in German and Valentine Strubhar in English.

8-1-1938 Erb. – Mrs. Barbara Erb, wife of the late Noah Erb, passed away at her home, 5th Wellesley, Ontario, on Wednesday, June 15, 1938, in her 44th year. She was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Dan Wagler. She was born in North Easthope, August 23, 1894. She was united in marriage to Noah Erb, March 9, 1916, who predeceased her nine years ago. She leaves to mourn her departure her parents, three daughters (Eva, Mrs. Solomon Gerber, 5th Wellesley; Marian and Mildred, at home), one brother (Amos, Wellesley); three sisters (Nancy, Mrs. John Nafsiger; Katie, Mrs. Sam Gasho; Mary, Mrs. Menno Brenneman, all of North Easthope). One brother, Ezra, predeceased her eleven years ago. The funeral was held Saturday morning, June 18, from the home to the Amish Mennonite Church, 3rd Line Wellesley of which she was a member. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Bishop Jacob Lichty conducted the services.

11-1-1938 Erb. - Emma, beloved daughter of Jacob S. Erb and wife, of the vicinity of Wellesley, Ontario, passed away, at the early age of 23 years, 10 months and 15 days, having been born October 16, 1914. Surviving her are her parents, 2 sisters and 3 brothers (David; Samuel; Nancy, Mrs. Clatton Steinman, near Wellesley; Mary and John, at home). One sister, Katie, died early in infancy. After a few weeks’ illness, due to conditions of the heart, having been in poor health for the past number of years with suffering, she peacefully left us. She was of a kind and gentle disposition and faithfully trusted in her Saviour to the end. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, Sept. 3, from the home to the Maple View A. M. meetinghouse, near Wellesley, of which congregation she was a member.

7-1-1938 Erb. – Fannie Leona, daughter of Daniel and Sevilla (Miller) Erb, was born November 16, 1933, at Greenwood, Indiana; died at the Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio, at the age of 4 years, 5 months and 27 days. She leaves to mourn her early departure her bereaved parents, two sisters (Zelda, wife of Dewey Miller, Mogadore, Ohio; and Arlene), four brothers (John, Wayne, Ellis, and Daniel, Jr., all at home), grandparents, and other relatives. Death was due to burns. The house was being papered, and the removed paper had been burned that afternoon. That evening at about five o’clock the children carried more paper to the place of fire. The fire started up and the unfortunate child’s dress caught fire and was burned off her. She was taken to the hospital and all that loving hands could do was done, but she was called to her eternal home the next morning at 8 o’clock. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, May 15, conducted at the home by Roman Miller and at the Conservative A. M. meetinghouse at Midway by Simon Coblentz and John Bender. Burial at the Walnut Grove cemetery.

8-15-1926 Erb. – Jacob S. Erb was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, December 23, 1854, and died in the K-W Hospital at Kitchener, Ont., July 27, 1926, at the age of 71 years, 7 months and 3 days. He united in marriage with Harriet K. Scott, March 21, 1882; and to this union were born 2 sons and 8 daughters, of whom 1 son and 2 daughters preceded him to the land beyond. He leaves to mourn his departure, his sorrowing widow, one son, Henry of Didsbury, Alta.; six daughters, Mrs. Tom E. Bauer of Ervine, Alta., Mrs. Chas. Norman of Jacob S. Erb 45

Wellesley, Ont., Bina, Mrs. A. Hopf, Mrs. F. Ermel and Anna, all of Kitchner. Also 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 20 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. His death was caused by a complication of diseases combined with old age. The funeral was conducted by Bro. C. F. Derstine from the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Ermel, 38 Francis St., N. Kitchner, and from there to the East Mennonite church. The sermon was based upon Job 19:25-26. Burial took place in near-by cemetery. His last message was that he was going home.

1-15-1936 Erb. – Joel Erb, son of Jacob and Catherine (Steinman) Erb, was born in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, Ontario, April 20, 1861; died at the home of his son-in-law, Joseph Albright, East Zorra, September 13. 1935, at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 24 days. In his youthful days he came with his parents to East Zorra, Oxford County, where he grew to manhood, and where he spent the remainder of his life. As a young man he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized and received as a member of the East Zorra A. M. church of which he remained a member until death. On Dec. 18, 1885 he was united in matrimony with Catherine Gingerich of Wilmot Township. This union was blessed with 6 children: Jacob, on the homestead; Lydia, wife of Joseph Albright, East Zorra; Katie, wife of Aaron Brenneman, South Easthope; East Zorra; Emma, late wife of Andrew Zehr, South Easthope; Clara, wife of Michael Zehr, East Zorra. He lived in matrimony 51 years, 7 months and 26 days. He leaves to mourn his departure his bereaved companion, 1 son, 4 daughters, 19 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; also 3 brothers, Pre. Daniel Erb and Moses Erb, Albany, Oregon, and Jacob Erb, O’Neil, Nebr., and 1 sister, Barbara, who had her home with him. One daughter, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild preceded him in death.

6-1-1934 Erb. - Mahlon Erb was born December 13, 1908 at Wellesley, Ontario, Canada. Died May 10, 1934; aged 25 years, 4 months, 27 days. He leaves his father (Michael), 4 brothers, 3 sisters and many relatives and friends to mourn his early departure. On February 27, 1929, while an employee of a construction company he fell which resulted in a broken back, and for which he was comfined in the General Hospital in Buffalo for nine months. He, however recovered sufficiently to be able to be up and attended church services when health permitted; but at intervals had to return to be a patient at the hospital. His last stay at the hospital was for 11 days, when the Lord called him home. In his later life he was deeply concerned for the welfare of the church of which he became a member, the Alden, N. Y. Congregation, by water baptism in September 1925. He gave sufficient testimonies that we need not mourn as those who have no hope. Funeral services were held at the Alden M. H. Sunday P. M. ministers, assisted by Bro. Birky of the Sand Hill congregation.

6-1-1931 Esch. – Annie, Daughter, of Aaron and Rebecca Esch died May 7, 1931, at the age of 7 months and 1 day, after an illness of two weeks with bronchial pneumonia. The parents are deeply bereaved as it was their only child. One sister had been called into her heavenly home about a year ago.

5-1-1916 Esch. – Katie, widow of Peter Esch died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Kaufman, on March 16, 1916. She suffered one week, of Pneumonia. Funeral services were held on the 19th at Millwood, by Amos B. Stoltzfus in German, and John Mast in English. She was buried in the cemetery nearby. Her husband and one son preceded her to the great beyond about five years ago. There remain two sons and two daughters, one brother and two sisters, 26 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She died at the age of 86 years, 5 months and 6 days.

10-15-1923 Esch. – Bishop Stephen Esch was buried September 17, 1923, aged 48 years and 12 days. The funeral was held at his late home near Intercourse, services by Bishop Henry Lapp of Intercourse and Bishop David Peachey from Allensville, Mifflin County, Pa. His remains were laid to rest in the Gordanville cemetery. On September 13, Bro. Stephen was assisisting his son in adjusting the pipe at the top of a solo when he lost his 46

balance and fell a distance of forty-two feet on the concrete, fracturing both legs, and also receiving severe internal injuries. He was removed to the Lancaster General hospital in a semi-conscious condition, and lingered till one o’clock at night. He spoke calmly of his approaching departure, II Cor. 4:16, for which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. And in this feeble condition, after repeating the Lord’s prayer he passed peacefully away, reminding us of Matt. 12:35, a good man, out of the treasures of the heart, bringeth forth good things.

6-15-1933 Esh. – Christian, son of Benjamin and Malinda (Petersheim) Esh, of Mascot, Lancaster County, Pa., was accidently killed under a cultipacker on his father’s farm, Friday evening, May 19, 1933; aged 12 years, I month, 6 days. Besides his parents, these brothers and sisters survive: Sarah, John, Lizzie, Henry, Benjamin, Eli, and Malinda, all at home; also his grandparents, John and Lizzie (Stoltzfus) Esh of Intercourse, Pa. Funeral services were held at the late home on Monday, May 22, conducted by Bishop Henry Lapp and Pre. Benjamin Kauffman. Text, Mark 13:32 to end. Hymn (Komm Sterblicher, betrachte mich!) read at the house by Deacon Daniel Stoltzfus. Burial at Myers graveyard. An uncle of Mrs. Esh, Andrew Diener of Arthur, Ill., was among the many to be present at the funeral of the departed. Aaron E. Beiler

5-15-1939 Esh. – Sara, daughter of the late John K. and Susanna (Stoltzfus) Lapp, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., July 2, 1859; died at the home of her son Daniel, March 26, 1939, after an illness of eight months from cancer and a stroke; aged 79 years, 8 months, 24 days. In her youth she confessed her Saviour and was a member of the Amish Church for some 60 years. In December, 1879 she was married to Jacob Esh by the late Bishop Eli Zook. Those remaining to mourn the departure of a dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, are her husband and the following children: Susie Fisher, Paradise; Malinda King, Gordanville; Mary King, and Daniel of Ronks, Pa.; 24 grandchildren and 62 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Rebecca, preceded her. Sara was the last of a family of 14 children. Funeral services were held at the home of her son Daniel, March 28, 1939, in charge of Bennie A. Fisher, Springs, Pa., Aaron Esh, and John S. King. Burial in Gordonville Cemetery.

12-1-1934 Farmwald. – Amanda, daughter of John and Magdalena (Miller) Shetler, was born March 30, 1866 in Holmes County, Ohio. Departed this life October 26, 1934, at her home in Lancaster, Pa., at the age of 68 years, 6 months and 26 days. She was married to Samuel J. Farmwald, March 24, 1886, who survives her; also a son John and a daughter, Mrs. Jonathan B. Fisher and four granddaughters, all residing near the home place. Also a sister Mrs. Elizabeth Wengerd of Somerset Co., Pa., and many other relatives and friends. She had been in failing health for quite a long time but for the last half year had been real well till the evening of October 25, when she suddenly took sick with a paralytic stroke; was soon unconscious and only lived till 12:45 that night when she quietly passed to the great beyond. She was a member of the Amish church, having joined in her youth and lived steadfast to her end. Funeral services were held at her home in the afternoon of October 29, conducted by Bishop David Burkholder of Nappanee, Ind., and Bishop John Beiler of her home church. A hymn was read by Deacon Sam. J. Gingerich of Madison Co., Ohio, at the house and one at the grave by David B. Zook. She was laid to rest in the Stoltzfus cemetery north of New Holland. Those attending from a distance were Mrs. Elizabeth Wengerd, John Wengerd and wife of Somerset County, Pa.; A. S. Wengerd of Holmes County, Ohio; Dan and David Shetler, Mrs. Louisa Hochstetler, Mr. and Mrs. John Harshberger of Johnstown, Pa.; Bishop Jacob Farmwald and son Henry, Deacon Sam J. Gingerich, Mrs. Moses Kaufman and Mrs. Noah L. Miller of Madison County, Ohio; Mrs. R. D. Yoder and two daughters, Lizzie and Mary, Abe Farmwald and Bishop David Borkholder of Nappanee, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Yoder of Dover, Del., and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Heffelfinger of Bethleham, Pa.

8-15-1932 Fisher. – Amos J. Fisher, son of Amos H. and Naomi Fisher, of Ronks, Lancaster County, Pa., died in the St. 47

Joseph’s hospital in Lancaster, Pa., August 1, 1932, after five days illness of pneumonia at the age of 2 years, 4 months and 26 days. He is survived by his parents, and the following brothers and sisters, Jessie, Katie, Miriam, Eli, Benjamin, Joseph, Stephen and Susan, all at home. His grandparents, Benjamin and Katie (Stoltzfus) Fisher of Ronks, and Isaac L. Fisher of Souderburg, Pa., also survive. One brother, Isaac, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the late home, August 3, conducted by Samuel F. Stoltzfus, Jr., and Christian Fisher, Jr., text Mark 10:13-16. Hymm, “Gott lob, die Stund ist kommen,” was read at the house by Deacon Jonas M. Bealer. Aaron E. Beiler

1-1-1932 Fisher. – Barbara (nee Lapp) widow of the late Samuel B. Fisher, died December 3, 1931, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob King, near Ronks, Lancaster County, Pa., after a few weeks illness from infirmities of age. Her age was 89 years and 5 days. The following children survive: Isaac, Soudersburg; Betsie, wife of John L. Lapp, Buena Vista; Pre. Christian L., Ronks; Katie, widow of the late Jonathan Z. Beiler, Morgantown; Jacob, Weavertown; Fannie, wife of Jason King, Ronks; Mary, wife of Benjamin King, Buena Vista; Aaron, White Horse; Rebecca, wife of John K. Fisher, Mechanicsburg; and Samuel L. of Gap. One daughter, Sarah, wife of Pre. Christian King of Ronks and two infant children preceded her in death. 93 grandchildren also survive of whom 51 are married, grandmother being an all- day guest at all the weddings except two. 217 great-grandchildren survive and one sister, Mrs. Katie Stoltzfus of Groffdale. She was a member of the Old Order Amish church, and was very diligent to attend services, being present until the last two meetings when her health did not permit her to go. Her descendants, all of those who have united with the church, are members of the same denomination as was she except four, and all live in Lancaster County except one. She will be sadly missed as we enjoyed her company. She had a clear memory of events long past. Funeral services were held at the home of her son, Pre. Christian L. Fisher, Dec. 7, conducted by Bishop Henry Lapp and Bishop Benjamin F. Beiler. Text Rev. 14:12-13. Burial in Beiler graveyard near Ronks. A large concourse of friends assembled out of respect to the departed.

12-15-1935 Fisher. – Caroline S. Fisher, daughter of Benjamin and Rebecca (Stoltzfus) Fisher was born October 12, 1933, died Dec. 1, 1935; aged 2 years, 1 month and 18 days. She was taken sick very suddenly on November 19, with lobar pneumonia. After the third day of her illness she became unconscious in which state she remained until God called her to her reward 9 days afterwards. Her stay on earth was but a few years when the Lord thought best to take her where she shall blossom through all eternity. She leaves to mourn her early departure, father, mother, one sister, Sarah, and one brother, Bennie, also her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Fisher of near Ronks, and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Stoltzfus of Groffdale. Funeral services were held at the home on December 3, conducted by Pre. Samuel Stoltzfus of near Morgantown and Bishop John Beiler of near Groffdale.

4-1-1933 Fisher – Elam B., son of Elam S. and Sarah (Stoltzfus) Fisher, of Soudersburg, Lancaster County, Pa., died Wednesday evening, March 15, 1933, after 1 days illness of pneumonia; aged 7 months and 29 days. Besides his parents he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Saloma, Susie, Isaac, Mary, Elmer, Stephen and Rachel, all at home; also by his grandfather Isaac L. Fisher on the home farm and by Saloma (widow of the late Stephen U. Stoltzfus). Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon, March 17, conducted by Pre’s. Christian Fisher Jr., and Levi E. Stoltzfus Text, Mark 10:13-16. Hymn, Gott Lob die Stund ist kommen, read by Deacon Stoltzfus of Bard’s Crossing. Burial in Beiler’s graveyard near Ronks, Pa.

5-1-1924 Fisher. – Christian Fisher of Intercourse, Lancaster, County, Pa., died of pneumonia in the Lancaster General Hospital, April 9, 1941; at the age of 64 years, 8 months and 8 days. The funeral was held April 11 with brief services at his late home, by Christian Fisher of Groffdale and further services at the U. B. Church by the pastor Ira D. Lowrey 48

from John 13:7. His remains were laid to rest in the Gordonville cemetery. He leaves a wife and one son and one daughter to mourn his departure.

5-1-1924 Fisher. – David Fisher died of pneumonia, April 14, 1924, at the age of 73 years, 4 months and 27 days. He leaves to mourn his departure, his widow and the following children, Sallie, widow of the late Stephen Esh, who met death by falling from a silo last fall, Barbara, wife of Daniel Fisher, Levi of Belmont, Fannie, wife of David King, Eri, wife of Daniel Esh, David, Henry, Emma, wife of Daniel Esh Jr., and Daniel all of Intercourse; also two brothers, Benjamin and Christian and one sister, Barbara, wife of Levi King. The funeral was held April 17, from his last home, where about 500 people had gathered to pay their last respects to the departed one. The services were conducted by Pre. Christian Fisher of Ronk, and Bishop Gideon Stoltzfus of Gap, the latter basing his concourse on II Tim. 4. The remains were laid to rest in the Gordonville Cemetery.

4-15-1924 Fisher. – David, son of Levi and Lizzie (Beiler) Fisher, died in convulsions March 29, 1924; aged 4 months and 13 days. The funeral was held April 1st, conducted by David Zook of Groffdale and Jonas Stoltzfus of Morgantown, from Mark 10:14-16. The remains were laid to rest in the Beiler Cemetery.

3-15-1929 Fisher. – Elizabeth (nee Stoltzfus) widow of Samuel L. Fisher was born in Lancaster County, Pa., July 10, 1844. Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Menno Zook, March 4, 1929; aged 84 years, 7 months, 24 days. Her death was due to the infirmities of age. She was a member of the Amish church. She was a daughter of the late deacon Christian K. and Katie (Kurtz) Stoltzfus. The following children survive: Mrs. Menno Zook, Daniel, Harristown; Mrs. David Stoltzfus, Gap; Mrs. Fanny Lapp, Benuel and Samuel, Intercource. The following brothers and sisters survive: Mrs. Gideon Lapp, Souderton; Mrs. Annie King, Intercourse; Pre. Christian, near Masco__ and Benuel, Monterey. Two brothers, Jonas and Isaac, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held on March 7th at the home of her son, Benuel Fisher, conducted by preachers Daniel and Stephen F. Stoltzfus. Text I Thess. 4:13-18. Burial in Millwood cemetery.

6-15-1934 Fisher. – Emma, daughter of John K. and Barbara Fisher, Greenland, Pa., was born July 18, 1933. Died May 10, 1934; age 9 months and 22 days. Little Emma was sick five weeks. Having had pneumonia the last two days. She leaves father, mother, two sisters and three brothers, and grandparents, Mrs. Sallie Esch, Intercourse, and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Fisher, Bird-in-hand, to mourn her early departure. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday, May 12, conducted by John King and Daniel Stoltzfus.

5-15-1939 Fisher. – Henry L., son of Amos L. and the late Lydia (Lapp) Fisher, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., July 6, 1893; died April 1, 1939, in the Lancaster General Hospital from ten days’ illness of lobar pneumonia and diphtheria; aged 45 years, 8 months, 25 days. Henry confessed his Saviour in his youth and was a member of the Amish Church. Those who remain to mourn his departure beloved wife, Malinda, and the following children: Sadie, Aquilla, Annie, Susie, Esther, and Ruth; also the following brothers and sisters: Lizzie, Paradise; Bennie A., Springs, Pa,; Daniel, Lancaster; Levi, Gap; Jacob, Ronks; and Sara Smoker, Gondonville. Funeral services were held at the home of Amos K. Beiler, April 4, 1939, in charge of Stephen Fisher, John L. Fisher, and John S. King; brief services also held at Myers Cemetery in charge of Aaron Esh and John L. King.

2-1-1936 Fisher. – Jacob E. Fisher of Gap. Lancaster County, Pa., died Thursday, January 16. 1936; aged 75 years, 10 months, 21 days. He was a member of the Amish church. A son of the late Gideon and Fannie (Eash) Fisher of nears 49

Ronks. He was never married. Besides 1 brother Eli, of Cambridge, he is survived by a number of nephews and nieces. Brother had the misfortune of losing his hearing at the age of about 10 years, but was very friendly to be around and could understand what was said by watching the mouths of those who concersed with him. He attended church services regularly, and many times watched the ministers with tears rolling down his cheeks, even though he could not hear the sermon. He lived along and was found unconscious in his chicken house by a neighbor, and died of uraemic convulsions a short time later in the Lancaster Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 19, conducted by Amos Stoltzfus, Daniel Jantzi (of Canada) and Bishop John Kennel. Texts, Prov. 27:1; Like 12:35-40 and Heb. 11:23-26. Hymn- “Bedenke, Mensch ! das Ende,” was read at the house by Daniel Jutzi, and, Mein Gott ! Ich weise woll dasz ich sterbe,” at the grave, by Bishop Aaron R. Glick. Benediction by Christian L. Fisher, Burial at Millwood graveyard. Aaron E. Beiler

6-1-1928 Fisher. – John L. only child of Levi and Lizzie (Lapp) Fisher, died at his home at buena Vista, Lancaster County, Pa., May 8, 1928. Aged 9 months and 8 days. The funeral was held at the home May 10. Services by John L. Fisher of Upper Pequea district, and Jonas Stoltzfus of Conestoga district. With burial in Lapp’s cemetery at Buena Vista.

10-15-1923 Fisher. – Katie, daughter of Henry and Sarah (Stoltzfus) Fisher, died October 1, 1923; aged 2 years, 9 months and 1 day. The funeral was held October 3rd at the home of her parents. Services were conducted by David Zook of Groffdale, and David Fisher of Intercourse. The remains were laid to rest in the Gordonville cemetery.

10-1-1929 Fisher. – Katie Fisher, daughter of the late John and Salome Beiler was born January 28, 1850; died July 16, 1929; aged 79 years, 5 months, 18 days. On December 9, 1875 she was married to Noah S. Fisher. Her husband preceded her in death five years ago. To this union were born eight children, three preceding to the life beyond. Mother was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church, joining at an early age and continuing faithful to the end, which came very unexpectedly. She had a very kind disposition and is greatly missed in the family and in the church. Funeral was held July 19, 1929, with short services at the home by Moses Rhiel with further services at the Weavertown church by George Beiler and John A. Stoltzfus. Interment in Gordonville Cemetery.

1-15-1932 Fisher. – Lizzie, wife of the late John S. Fisher of Ronks, Lancaster County, Penna., died December 25, 1931 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Christian Beiler near Irishtown, where she had gone to spend Christmas day. She was in her usual health in the morning, became ill during the afternoon and died at about 11:45 P. M. Death was caused by heart affection. She was a member of the O. O. Amish Mennonite Church and the last of the family of John H. and Susan (King) Kauffman. Her husband preceded her in death nearly 25 years ago. She was aged 83 years, 6 months and 13 days. The following children survive: Jonas, of Moore’s Mill; Mrs. Christian Beiler and Mrs. Jonas Beiler, Strasburg. Also 20 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mr. Rebecca Fisher, widow of the late Henry K. Fisher. Services were conducted by Preachers John L. Fisher and Christian L. Fisher, Sr. Text—John 5:24-30. Burial in the Beiler cemetery near Ronks, Pa. Aaron E. Beiler

6-15-1924 Fisher. – Noah Fisher was found dead in bed at his home near Paradise, Lancaster County, Pa., May 21, 1924. His age was 71 years, 3 months and 21 days. The funeral was held May 23, at the Paradise Mennonite Church. Services by Christian King of Intercourse and John A. Stoltzfus of Eden in German and Amos Stoltzfus of Gap in English. He leaves his wife, one son and five daughters. His remains were laid to rest in the Gordonville cemetery.

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7-1-1924 Fisher. – Noah Fisher died May 20, 1924. He was found dead in bed early in the morning, but as he was in ill health for many years, his death was not expected. He is survived by his wife (who was Katie Beiler before marriage), and the following children: Rachel. Wife of Andy Ebersole, Emma, wife of David Schrock, Salome, Betsy and Susan and one son, Aaron, of Paradice, Pa. He was preceded in death by one infant son and by his last brother and sister within ten weeks. His age was 71 years, 3 months, 6 days. Funeral was held on the 23rd conducted by Christian L. King and John A. Stoltzfus.

5-1-1927 Fisher. – Rachel, wife of Pre. Christian L. Fisher was born, March 23, 1873 in Canaron Twp, Lancaster, County, Pa., died of pneumonia April 4, 1927 near Ronks East Lampeter Twp., Lancaster County, Pa. Aged 54 years and 12 days. The funeral was held April 6, 1927, from her home. Services by Bishop B. F. Beiler and Pre. Christian Glick. The latter basing his discourse on II Tim. 4:6-8. She leaved to mourn her departure husband, and the following children, Sarah, wife of John Glick, Gap, John, of Gordanville, Barbara, wife of Abraham Beiler of Springgarde, Rachel, wife of Christian Beiler of Leola, Christian of Ronks, Mary, wife of Jonas Zook of Churchtown, Samuel, Annie, Amos, Malinda, Rebecca, and Henry at home. The church has lost a faithful member, the husband a devoted wife and the children a kind mother. Sister Rachel was a virtuous, pious, and humble member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church with which she united in her young years. Those in attendance at the funeral from a distance were P. Hosteter, wife, and son John, from Shelbyville, Ill. And Mrs. Lizzie Byler, widow of Pre. Joseph Byler of Belleville, Mifflin County, Pa. J. Z. Beiler.

3-15-1932 Fisher. – Rebecca (nee King), wife of Isaac L. Fisher of Soudersburg, Lancaster County, Pa., died Sunday morning, February 21, 1932, after two days’ illness with pneumonia: aged 56 years, 5 months, 26 days. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She was a daughter of the late David and Nancy (Petersheim) King. She was formerly married to the late John Zook, to which union were born four children of whom three survive, as follows; Katie, wife of Jonathan Zook of Greenland; David K. Zook of near Intercourse, and Annie, wife of Abram Ebersole of Monterrey, at whose home she was taking care of the children while the family was doing the butchering, just four days before she was called into eternity. Ten grandchildren survive and the following brothers and sister; Abram, Daniel (a deacon), David, and Annie, wife of Bishop Henry Lapp, all of near Intercourse. The latter, with Jonas Ebersole and wife, were away on a visit to Dover, Dela., at the time of her death. Funeral services were conducted at the late home Wednesday morning, February 24, conducted by preachers Amos Stoltzfus and David J. Fisher, Text, John 5:22-30. Burial in Myer’s graveyard near Montery. Aaron E. Beiler.

7-15-1920 Fisher. – Susan, wife of Isaac L. Fisher of Soudersburg, Pa., died June 18, 1920, after being confined to her bed for three weeks, with a complication of diseases. She was a patient sufferer, bringing to my mind Rev. 14:12-13.

12-15-1927 Fleming. – Richard Fleming died November 26, 1927, at the age of 26 years, 9 months and 3 days. He was a patient sufferer for about five or six months with tuberculosis, which caused his death. During his affliction he confessed Christ as his Savior and on September 20, 1927, he was baptized and became a member of the Amish Mennonite congregation near Greenwood, Del. He expressed peace in his soul. We are made to feel happy that God was so gracious to him that he was able to come to Christ in the day of grace. Funeral services were held in the Greenwood A. M. church house, burial took place in the St. Johnstown Cemetery. Texts II Cor. 4:17; Job 3:17. Nevin Bender

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10-1-1925 Furman. – Blanch Mae, daughter of Lew. and Rosella Furman was born October 10, 1924; died August 21, 1925, at the home of her parents near Bayport, Mich.; aged 10 months, 11 days. The cause of death was chlolera infantum. She leaves father, mother, 4 brothers and other relatives to mourn her departure. “Budded on earth to bloom in heaven.” 2-1-1932 Garber. – Joseph J. Garber was born November 6, 1858, in Allen County, Indiana. Died at the home of his son-in- law and daughter, Bro. and Sister William Schweitert of Mylo, N. Dakota, Sunday, December 13, 1931, at the age of 73 years, 1 month and 7 days. He had attended church services at the Schweitert home and was apparently in good health until after luncheon when he complained of having indigestion, having an acute form which also affected his heart. He died in less than three hours. Funeral services were held Thursday at his home, M. M. Yoder officiating. Interment was made in the Amish cemetery in Union Township. When a youth he moved with his parents to Daviess County, Indiana, where he resided until 1900. In 1881 he united in marriage with Salome Knepp of Montgomery, Indiana. To this union were born 18 children, of whom four preceded him to eternity, two in infancy; Hannah, wife of M. F. Yoder, died June 29, 1927, and Jacob died May 1, 1921. Fourteen children survive. In 1900 brother and sister Graber and family moved to Rolette County, N. Dakota, and settled in Union Twp. In 1902 they settled in Island Lake Twp., this being the homestead at the time of his death. Sister Graber died Sept. 27, 1927. The surviving children are: Levi, John, Amos, William, Mrs. Wm. Schweitert, Mrs. Amanda Helmuth, Mrs. Levi Bontrager and Mrs. Noah Gingerich all of Mylo, N. D.; Abraham, Albert and Mrs. Moses Bontrager, Middlebury, Indiana; Daniel, Shipshewana, Ind.; Henry, Nappanee, Ind.; and Peter of Etna Green, Ind. He is also survived by 94 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, three brothers and one sister. He had been a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite church since his youth. His father Jacob Graber was a bishop of this church.

3-15-1930 Gascho. – Catherine Lichti was born in Wellesley, Ontario, March 21, 1864; died at her home near Kingwood, Ontario, January 22, 1930; aged 65 years, 10 months, 1 day. On March 4, 1890 she was unted in marriage to John Gascho. To this union were born 6 children, one of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, 4 sons, 1 daughter, 10 grandchildren, 4 sisters, 4 brothers, and many other relatives and friends. In her early youth she accepted Christ as her Savior, united with the A. M. Church, and remained faithful to the end. She had been in failing health for some time, but her death came as a shock to her family as she passed away in her sleep. Funeral services were held Jan. 24 at the home and at the Cedar Grove A. M. church by Bros. John Gerber and Jacob Lichti.

5-15-1937 Gascho. – David R. Gascho passed away at Wellesley, Ontario, on Saturday, April 3, at the age of 65 years, 3 months and 28 days. He was the son of David Gascho and Barbara (Ramseyer) Gascho, and was born in Wilmot Township. In 1887 he was married to Barbara Schwartzentruber. Besides his widow four sons and two daughters survive: John, Milverton; David, Millbank; Chris, Brunner; Noah, Wellesley; Mary, Mrs. Sam Roes, Brunner; Barbara, Mrs. John C. Wagler, at home. The funeral was held Tuesday, April 6, at his late residence by Bishop Jacob Lichti and after interment, at the meetinghouse, by Nicholas Nafziger and John Gerber.

2-1-1932 Gascho. – Jacob Gascho was born in Waterloo County, Ontario, January 17, 1859. Died at his home near West Branch, Mich., Oct. 8, 1931. Age 72 years, 8 months and 21 days. He was married to Anna Jantzi, December 13, 1881. They lived in matrimony 49 years, 9 months and 25 days. Six children were born to them—three sons and three daughters, one of latter was born dead. One son, Gideon, died February 4, 1927, who was past 31 years old. 52

His sorrowing widow and four children survive: Elizabeth, wife of Conrad Bender, West Branch, Mich.; Katie, wife of Samuel Troyer, Mio Mich.; John, Mio Mich.; Aaron, New Hamburg, Ontario. Also the following brothers and sisters: Christian, Baden, Ont.; David, St. Agatha, Ont.; Menno, New Hamburg, Ont.; Daniel, Kalona, Iowa; John, Baden, Ont,; Susanna, wife of John Steinman, Wellesley, Ont.; Barbara, wife of Daniel Steinman, Baden, Ont.; and Katie, widow of David Jantzi, Turner, Mich., and 14 grandchildren and 2 adopted grandchildren. He was ordained to the ministry of the Gospel in Nobles County, Minn., November 19, 1893, and to the bishopric at Fairview, Mich., Sept. 26, 1919, in which calling he labored faithfully as long as health permitted. Funeral services were held at his late home by Levi Troyer, Mio, Mich., and Eli Bontrager of Ind. Interment in the Amish cemetery at Edwards. Attendants at the funeral from distant points were present from Flint, Turner and Oscoda County, Mich., and from Ontario.

1-1-1930 Gascho. – Malinda Gascho, nee Brenneman was born in Waterloo County, Ontario, January 21, 1901. Died, December 1, 1929 at the Bad Axe Hospital, Bad Axe, Michigan. Aged 28 years, 10 months, and 10 days. She was married to Nick Gascho, of Pigeon, Michigan June 27, 1923. She leaves to mourn her early departure, a bereaved husband, 3 sons and one daughter, Gerald, Stanley, Celesta and an infant son, father, mother, 2 brothers, 3 sisters and many relatives and friends. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior in her youth, and has been a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church. Her faithful life and service is a living testament of the saving and keeping power of Christ. Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Congregation, Dec., 4th 1929. Conducted by Bros. Ed Albrecht and M. S. Zehr. The former’s text Isa. 49:15 and the latter James, 4:14.

1-1-1917 Gascho. – Moses Gascho, son of Bro. David and Sister Barbara Gascho, was born in Wellesley, Waterloo County, Ont., April 25, 1882. He passed away peacefully at the home of his mother in Wellesley, on Octario 31, 1916. Aged 34 years, 5 months and 5 days. Having suffered from Bright’s disease for four weeks. He was a member of the Amish Church; and leaves to mourn his early departure, his wife, 2 sons, 3 daughters, 1 sister, and a number of relatives and friends, and has gone to meet his father, 1 daughter, 1 brother and 5 sisters. Funeral services were held by Bro. Christian Zehr and Daniel Steiman at the Amish Cemetery of Wellesley.

3-1-1918 Gascho. – Noah Gascho, Wellesley, Ontario, was born October 11, 1889, died on December 12, 1917, aged 28 years, 2 months and 1 day. Interment took place in the Amish Mennonite cemetery of Wellesley. Funeral services were conducted by Brother Christian Zehr and Brother Christian Schultz. He leaves to mourn his early departure his mother, 2 brothers, 1 sister and a number of relatives and friends. Sent in by Barbara Leis

2-1-1923 Gascho. – Reuben Gascho was born December 22, 1906, at Wellesly, Ontario, Canada. Died at his home in Pigeon, Michigan, aged 16 years and 14 days. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior in the spring of 1922. He leaves to mourn his early departure a sorrowing mother, one brother and three sisters and many friends and relatives. His father and one sister preceded him to the spirit world. The funeral was held at the Pigeon River Church Jan. 7th. Funeral sermon was preached by S. J. Swartzendruber and Nevin Bender of Delaware. The former using Eph. 4:14-16 for his text, the latter usingJob 1:21, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Pigeon River Cemetery.

3-1-1928 Gerber. – Christian Gerber Sr., was born in Waterloo County, Ontario, October 28, 1845; died at his home in the village of Wellesley, January 28, 1928. Age of 82 years and 3 months. As a young man he united with the Amish Mennonite Church. June 30, 1868 he was married to Annie Reschley. To this union were born 9 children: Mary, wife of Daniel Wagler, John, Joseph, Daniel, Solomon, and Christian, all of Wellesley; Mattie, wife of Moses Guengerich, 53

Baden, Nancy, wife of Daniel Erb, Wellesley, and one daughter who died in infancy. Besides his sorrowing wife and children he leaves one brother, 63 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning, January 31, at the Cedar Grove Church, Wellesley, by Rev. Nicholas Nafziger Phil. 1:21-23; and by Rev. Jacob Lichty St. John 5:24-29. Interment in the Church cemetery.

4-1-1935 Gingerich. – Amanda (Miller) Gingerich, beloved wife of John D. Gingerich, Kalona, Iowa, was born in LaGrange County, Indiana, Novvember 2, 1892. Died at Kalona, Iowa, February 19, 1935 at the age of 42 years, 3 months and 17 days. She accepted Christ as her savior in her youth and united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite church, in which faith she lived until death. She was married February 1, 1916, living in matrimony a little over 19 years. This union was blessed with two children; one son, Lloyd Vernon, and one daughter, Susannah. On January 14, 1923 the son was called by death from time to eternity. Sister Amanda had been failing in health for a number of years and underwent an operation October 12, 1933, which gave her some relief. But on January 29, 1935 she again submitted to an operation, a very serious one, and being in a weakened condition she could not overcome the disastrous condition which afflicted her, she seemed to realize her condition and often expressed herself as resigned and ready to go to meet her Savior in the world beyond. Those left to mourn her departure are her deeply bereaved husband, her daughter, her aged parents, Bro. and Sister Uriah Miller, one brother, Samuel T. Miller, and two sisters: Katie, Mrs. William Stutzman; and Barbara, Mrs. Peter Helmuth, all of Kalona, Iowa. One foster brother, Lewis U. Miller, preceded her in death on his birthday, Feb. 5, 1934. Funeral services were held at the home, February 21, at 11 A. M., and at the home of John J. Miller at 1 P. M., by John R. Swantz, who read Psalms 23, and by Christian M. Yoder. Burial in the East Union cemetery.

3-15-1938 Gingerich. – Annie Gingerich, daughter of the late Jonas J. and Lydia (Yoder) Tice, was born near Accident, Md., May 11, 1885; died at her home in Atkinson, Ill., January 26, 1938, at the age of 52 years, 8 months, 15 days. Death was due to a heart attack which followed a few weeks after an oreration for goiter. She was married to Elmer D. Yoder, Salisbury, Pa., August 24, 1902. To this union three children were born : Lydia, wife of Simon L. Yoder, Princess Anne, Va., Menno, Orrville, Ohio,; Bertha, Hylton, Ky. Elmer Yoder died May 5, 1909. She was married to Daniel Helmuth, of Arthur, Ill., November 12, 1915. He died July 19, 1924. She was married to Joseph M. Gingerich, of Kalona, Iowa, November 13, 1930. Her husband, her children, eleven grandchildren, seven sisters, and one brother survive. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, and Annie Tice at the time of her death was a faithful member of the Amish Church of Shelbyville, Ill. Funeral services were held in the Congregational Church in Atkinson, Ill., by Levi and Herman Hostetler in the English language and by Ova Hostetler in German at the home. Burial in Aunawan cemetery.

3-15-1922 Gingerich. – Barbara Ellen, little daughter of Joseph G. and Savilla Gingerich, was born September 3, 1921; died at her home near Kalona, Iowa, February 8, 1922; aged 5 months, 5 days. She leaves to mourn her early departure father, mother, two brothers, two sisters and many relatives and friends. Her constitution was not of the strongest but the immediate cause of her death was acute indigestion of very short duration. God in his mercy has been pleased to transplant another flower in His garden. We humbly submit to His will. Funeral services were held from the East Union Church February 10, 1922, conducted by Elmer G. Swartzendruber from II Kings 4:26. Burial in the cemetery nearby.

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9-15-1937 Gingerich. – David E. Gingerich, son of Eli and Fannie (Hostetler) Gingerich, was born in Marshall County, Indiana, April 19, 1879; died at his home near Thomas, Oklahoma, July 14, 1937, at the age of 67 years, 2 months, and 25 days. He was married to Annie Miller, December 13, 1894. To this union were born two children, one son and one daughter who preceded him in death. He lived in matrimony over three years. He was married to Delilah Yoder May 2, 1901. To this union were born two sons and four daughters: Alma (Mrs. Jacob Lambright, Topeka, Ind.) Joni (Bremen, Ind.), Annie (Mrs. Christian Miller, Hydro, Okla.), Fannie (Mrs. Isaac Yoder), Eli, Minnie (Mrs. Levi Yoder) all of Thomas, Okla. He lived in this second matrimony over thirty-six years. He left his deeply bereaved wife, the above named children, 22 grandchildren, three brothers (Isaac, Portland, Ind.; Eli, Frederickeburg, Ohio; Dan, Hazelton, Iowa). One brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the home of William B. Miller, Friday, July 16, conducted by Benedict Yoder of Thomas, and Moses Troyer, of Mayes County, Okla. Many assembled to pay their tribute of respect to the departed. Burial in the Amish cemetery. He was a member of the Old Order Mennonite Church, accepting Christ as his Saviour in his youth and living as a faithful member unto his death. He will be greatly missed at home, in the church, and in the Sunday school. He had many friends. We believe we need not mourn as those who have no hope. He had been ailing for some time, and on the morning of June 29 he had a paralytic stroke and was rendered speechless. All was done that loving hands could do but without avail. His children were present at his bedside when he passed away.

10-15-1932 Gingerich. – Eli Gingerich was born in Garrett County, Maryland, December 1, 1859. Died August 26, 1932, near Greenwood, Deleware: aged 72 years, 8 months and 25 days. He accepted Christ early in life uniting with the Amish Mennonite Church in which faith he remained steadfast to the end. On October 25, 1896 he was married to Mary Kemp who died March 14, 1898, and on June 8, 1899 he was married to Lydia Petersheim who preceded him to the great beyond about one year. Much of his life was spent near the place of his birth; later he moved to near Greenwood, Delaware where he died. Funeral services were conducted by Eli Swartzentrubler and Nevin Bender; Texts Rev. 14:13; Psa. 39:7. Interment in the cemetery owned by the Greenwood A. M. congregation. One more life though having past the three score years and ten: yet how short. Truly life is but as a vapor.

6-1-1927 Gingerich. – Fannie (Miller) Gingerich was born in Holmes County, Ohio, May 26, 1887. Died May 9, 1927, at a hospital at Omer, Mich., following an operation. Her age was 39 years, 11 months and 13 days. She leaves to mourn her departure, a deeply bereaved husband, 6 children, (one preceded her in death) an aged mother, 6 sisters and 3 brothers, who do not mourn as those who have no hope, as she accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and expressed peace before her departure.

5-1-1935 Gingerich. – George D. Gingerich was born September 27, 1853 near Kalona, Washington County, Iowa and died in his home at his daughter’s, Mrs. Eli Miller in Johnson County, Iowa April 5, 1929. Her age is 75 years, 6 months and 9 days. In young manhood he accepted Christ as his Savior uniting with the Amish Mennonite Church and remaining faithful to his Lord until the end. On March 6, 1879 he was married to Mary Shetler who preceded him in death February 17, 1920 having shared their joys and sorrows together for nearly 41 years. To this union were born 7 children, 6 sons and 1 daughter. They are Joseph, Menno, Jeff, Anna, wife of Eli Miller, Dan, Ben, and Simon. They all live in the near vicinity excepting Menno who died September 5, 1902, being killed by lightning, and Simon who died at Stuttgart, Arkansas July 9, 1927. Father was seemingly in good health until Sunday or Monday when he began showing signs of illness. On 55

Wednesday his case developed into pneumonia. Friday evening at 7:30 he passed away and is now at rest. He leaves to mourn his departure 4 sons, 1 daughter, 1 brother, 2 sisters, 28 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and a host of relatives and many friends. Funeral was preached by C. M. Yoder in German I Peter 13:4. In English by A. C. Swartzendruber II Cor. 5:1.

6-15-1936 Gingerich. – Ida S. (Yoder) Gingerich was born near Kalona, Iowa, February 17, 1883; died at her home in the same community May 22, 1936; aged 53 years, 3 months, 5 days. In her youth she became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church in which faith she remained steadfast until death. On December 3, 1908 she was married to Jeff G. Gingerich and to this union 5 children were born: Mary Ann, Mable Vanora, Elsie Viola, Chester Monroe and Arvilla Fern. The husband and four of the children were at her side when the Lord called her home, but Mary Ann was on her way home from Lancaster County, Pa., arriving too late to see her mother alive on this side of the grave. She leaves to mourn her going her bereaved husband, 5 children, 2 brothers (William S. and John S. Yoder), 3 sisters (Lena, wife of Benj. J. Miller, Katie, wife of Mose Mishler, and Amelia, wife of Jonas Y. Yoder) 1 aunt (Mrs. John Hershberger), 5 uncles (Joseph, Joel, John, Manasses and Benedict Miller, all of Kalona, Iowa), besides many other relatives and friends. She had been in her usual health when on Sunday morning she expected to accompany the rest of the family to their usual place of worship but not feeling so well a little later she remained at home and in the late afternoon of the same day the doctor was called and he diagnosed her trouble as “flu” although the immediate cause of her death was Diabetes from which she had suffered more or less for a number of years. She was always a regular attendant in church and Sunday school where she will be greatly missed as well as in the home. On the day before her death, it being Ascension day, she asked to be anointed, which privilege was granted and she at this time again expressed her full confidence and faith in God and her willingness to submit to His will. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, May 24, conducted at the home by Albert Miller and at the East Union Church by Amos C. and Elmer G. Swartzendruber in German and Joe C. Brenneman in English. Texts used, John 14; Rev. 14:13; I Thess. 4:13-18.

12-15-1936 Gingerich. – Jacob J., son of Jacob N. and Sarah (Miller) Gingerich was born July 23, 1915, near Burton, Ohio. Died Nov. 10, 1936, at the age of 21 years, 3 months, 17 days. He leaves to mourn his early departure, father and mother, two brothers, Dan of near Hartville, Ohio, and Peter, of near Burton; three sisters, Emma, wife of Dan M. Hostetler, near Burton; Sarah and Iva at home; also many more distant relatives. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. He died suddenly from a heart attack. He will be greatly missed in the home and was loved by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at the home conducted by David Miller and Jonathan Mullet. Burial at Troy cemetery.

12-1-1934 Gingerich. – Leah (Wagler) Gingerich, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Spenler) Wagler, was born at Linwood, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 22, 1888; died at Roletta, N. Dakota, November 11, 1934; aged 46 years, 2 months and 20 days. She united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church in her youth. On January 5, 1909 she was married to John C. Gingerich; lived in matrimony 25 years, 10 months and 6 days. To this union 16 children were born: Magdalena, Mrs. Amos Graber, Rufus and Aaron of Mylo; Elizabeth, Ezra, William, Amos, Catherine, John, Jr., Abraham, Eli, Jacob, Benjamin, Anna Mae and Fannie Marie all at home. Rhoda Rebecca preceded her in death March 15, 1931. She had been in ailing health early in the spring, but seemed to be about the same for quite a while, when the doctor discovered she had stomach cancer which caused her death. Everything was done which human hands could do, but of no avail. God called her home. She was bedfast more than two months, and bore it all very patiently, and left good advice to her sorrowing husband and children. She often said she was ready to go to Jesus. We mourn not, as those who have no hope. Besides the immediate family she leaves 4 grandchildren, brother, Gideon, and 7 sisters: Katie, Mrs. Jonathan Kuepfer; Mary, Mrs. Dan Zehr; Lena, Mrs. Jacob Jantzi; Lizzie, Mrs. Albert Roth; Fannie, Mrs. Jacob Knepfer; Rachel. Mrs. Josiah Sittler; Rebecca, Mrs. John E. Brubocker, all of 56

Ont. Canada, besides many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home. Conducted by Moses M. Yoder and Mahlon Yoder, in German, Eli Hostetler in English.

12-15-1918 Gingerich. – Lena M. Gingerich (neeKnepp) wife of Ben G. Gingerich was born in Johnson County, Iowa, January 8, 1896, and died at her home near Kalona, Iowa, November 29, 1918, aged 22 years, 10 months, 21 days. Death was caused by influenza followed by pneumonia, she being sick only about 9 days. At the age of 15 she accepted Christ as her personal Savior, becoming a member of the Amish Mennonite Church and has lived a consistent life until death. She died trusting in the Lord, saying she was ready to go if it was the Lord’s will. On December 10, 1915, she was united in marriage to Ben G. Gingerich and to this union were born 2 children, Raymond 18 monthsold, and a baby daughter. She leaves to mourn her departure, a sorrowing husband, 2 children, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Knepp, 1 sister, Mrs. John A. Byler, 4 brothers and a host of relatives and friends. By the death of the departed one the community feels the loss of a kind neighbor, the church the loss of a faithful member and above all the home the loss of a faithful, loving wife and mother. Short services at the house by A. C. and E. G. Swartzendruber. Burial in the East Union Cemetery, Sunday, December 1, 1918. Text, Eccl. 8:8.

9-1-1931 Gingerich – Lydia (Petersheim) Gingerich was born in Preston County, West Virginia, December 6, 1854, died in Sussex County, Delaware, July 5, 1931. Aged 76 years, 6 months and 29 days. She was a daughter of Christian and Annie (Miller) Petersheim to whom were born four children. The parents and one of the children preceded her to the great beyond. She was married to Eli Gingerich, June 8, 1899, 32 short years ago. She leaves to mourn her departure, husband, stepdaughter, 4 half-brothers and two sisters and 1 half-sister. Funeral services were conducted in the Greenwood A. M. Church house principally by Bishop C. W. Bender, Salisbury, Pa., assisted by the home ministers, Eli Swartzentruber and Nevin Bender.

5-1-1930 Gingerich. – Miriam (Yoder) Gingerich was born January 4, 1876, in Johnson County, Iowa, and died at her home in Kalona, Iowa, April 10, 1930; aged 54 years, 3 months, 6 days. She was united in marriage near Arthur, Ill., to Joseph M. Gingerich on December 10, 1899. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church when 17 years old, in which she remained until her death. Her death was caused by cancer, which trouble affected her for at least four years, which illness she patiently bore, never complaining and she often expressed her thankfulness to God for his mercy towards her. She was indeed greatly blest of God in being spared the pain that quite often accompanies this, her last disease and illness. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, three full-sisters, Anna, wife of Henry Briskey, Mark Center, Ohio, Sarah, wife of David M. Mast, and Lydia, wife of Jacob D. Beachy, both of Arthur, Ill.; two half-brothers, Jacob Helmuth of Arthur, Ill., and Isaac Helmuth of Kalona, Iowa. One full-brother, Samuel and two half-brothers, John and Daniel preceded her in death. Besides the above there are also left many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, April 13, conducted at the home by Noah S. Miller and at the East Union Church by A. C. Swartzendruber and Noah S. Miller in German and Joe C. Brenneman in English. Burial in the cemetery nearby.

1-15-1936 Glick. – Annie K. Glick, nee Stoltzfus, daughter of the late Jonas K. and his surviving widow, Katie Stoltzfus, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., January 5, 1879; died suddenly December 7, 1935, at the age of 56 years, 11 months, 2 days. She was married to Jacob R. Glick Dec. 22, 1899, living in matrimony almost 36 years. She is survived by husband, and the following children: Sadie, wife of Levi Smoker, Smoketown, Pa.; Jonas, Gap, Susie, wife of Samuel S. Lapp, Gordonville, Pa.; Isaac Lancaster, Pa.; Annie, Leah, Miriam, David, Amanda, and Barbara, all at home; Katie, step-daughter, wife of Enos Blank, New Holland, Pa.; six grandchildren, a sister, Lydia, 57

wife of Amos Ebersole, Lancaster; a brother, Daniel Stoltzfus, Bareville, Pa.; a step-sister, Rebecca Stoltzfus, Morgantown, Pa. A daughter, Lydia, preceded her in infancy. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized in the Old Order Mennonite church in which connection she remained faithful onto death. She suffered severe headache about 5:00 P. M. Later in the evening we thought she was sleeping till 1:00 A. M., when she peacefully, silently passed to the Great Beyond. She was a very patient and loving mother, and was kind to all who knew her. Funeral services were held at the late home December 11, at 9:00 A. M., conducted by Aaron Esch and Aaron Glick.

12-1-1936 Glick. – David B., of Smoketown, Lancaster, County, son of Isaac N. and Rebecca (Beiler) Glick, was born December 22, 1898; died very suddenly Saturday October 3, 1936, at the Baker Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., following an operation for appendicitis, at the age of 37 years, 9 months and 11 days. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior in his youth, and was a consistant member of the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church. David took an active interest in the work of the Church and Sunday school, and was much concerned about the spiritual welfare of the rising generation. He was of a meek, unassuming nature, “esteeming others better than himself,” and always eager for an opportunity to be helpful to some one. He appeared to be in normal health until about two days before his death he spoke of not feeling so well, but kept on working most of the time up to the last morning. Later in the day the doctor said an operation was necessary, he was taken to the hospital toward evening, where he died about 10:45 P. M., shortly after the operation, without recovering from the effects of the ether. His sudden departure was certainly a shock to the family and also to the community, but we bow in humble submission to our heavenly Father, believing this also to be one of the “All things that work together for good to them that love God.” He was united in marriage with Barbara E. Smoker, who survives him, also six children, Elsie, Mary, Elma, Elmer, Lena and Daniel (ranging in ages from 13 to 2); his father Isaac N. Glick and wife, and the following brothers and sisters: Malinda, wife of Aaron K. Riehl, Daniel, Mary, Aaron, Jacob and Dorothy (all of Lancaster Co., Pa.) Funeral services were conducted at his home October 8, 1936 by Eli Tice, M. M. Beachy and Norman D. Beachy, all of Somerset Co., Pa., and at the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church by Samuel W. Peachey of Mifflin Co., Pa., in German, John A. Kennel (Text John 14:1) in English, and John A. Stoltzfus (Text I John 3:1-3) in German; with the following also taking part: Elam B. Kauffman, George W. Beiler and Aaron B. Stoltzfus of Weavertown congregation; and Levi Bontrager of Greenwood, Delaware. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

3-1-1929 Glick. – John A. Glick was born in Union County, Pa., September 27, 1869. Died February 11, 1929, at his home near Belleville, Pa.He was aged 59 years, 4 months and 15 days. Bro. Glick was in usual health up to the last morning of his life, when he was somewhat indisposed, but not to extent to occasion much concern or thought. At noon he ate a hearty meal, conversing with his family, apparently in the best of spirits. At 4:30 the soul took its departure, the immediate cause of his death having been neuralgia of the heart. On December 6, 1894 he was united in marriage with Rebecca, youngest daughter of Solomon and Catherine Peachey. He is survived by his wife and two sons and two daughters: Alpha, Belleville; Jonathan, Ceder Hill, Reedsville, Pa.; Mrs. Orlando Weber, Belleville; and Minerva at home. One child died in infancy. Two brothers and two sisters survive: David, Morgantown, Pa.; Benjamin, Belleville; Mrs. David S. Peachey. Belleville and Mrs. Simeon Stoltzfus, Parksburg, Pa. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and united with the Amish Mennonite church and remained a faithful member unto death. He was of a kind and loving disposition. He will be sadly missed in the home as he was a kind husband and affectionate father, as well as a kind neighbor. We feel that our loss is his eternal gain. The funeral was held Feb. 14. Short services were held at the home by John P. Zook; at the meeting house the services were in charge of Jonas D. Yoder, assisted by Eli H. Kanagy, Text, Job 14:14 and Amos 4:12. Many people were present to pay their tribute of respect to the memory of a good friend and neighbor. The body was laid to rest in the near-by cemetery.

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3-1-1929 Glick. – Samuel S. Glick, son of Samuel L. and Catherine Glick was born September 13, 1871 on the farm of grand- father Samuel Glick near Vicksburg, Union County, Penna., where he grew to young manhood. At the age of 20 years he came to Mifflin County, where he lived the remainder of his life, died Feb. 4, 1929, age 57 years, 4 months, 21 days. December 14, 1893 he was married to Lydia Kanagy of Allensville, to which union were born 11 children all of whom survive. For the last year or more Bro. Sam was failing in health due to valvular heart disease, and in March 1928 he had an attack of the flu which left him rather in feeble health although he after ward did some manual labor. His health gradually failed and in September last he took seriously ill and was confined to bed for six weeks with severe spells of indigestion; he however rallied and was able to be about for a few weeks when he again broke down and was confined to bed for 11 weeks with a weak heart, dropsy and indigestion. He suffered intencly but we never heard him murmur or complain but he always said just as God wills and bore his suffering with Christian fortitude. He always manifested a submissive spirit and with Joshua of old set his house in order to await the sweet summons “Child come Home.” He gave us abundant testimony that it was well with his soul. He was conscious to the end and just before his spirit passed away he looked up and smiled then peacefully fell asleep. His friendly manner of life and hospitable ways won for him many friends. He accepted Christ as his Savior in early life, united with Amish Mennonite Church to which he was true in the midst of severe suffering to the end. The home has verily lost a kind, loving husband and father, the church a loyal member and the S. S. a faithful teacher in which capacity he served many years and also served the church faithfully as janitor for a number of years He leaves to mourn his departure, his bereaved companion, 7 daughters and 4 sons, all of whom he saw gathered into the church save Raymond the youngest boy who is 12 years old. He also leaves 14 grandchildren, 4 brothers and 3 sisters and many relatives and friends.

6-1-1931 Glick. - John F. Glick, fourteen day old son of John K. and Sarah (Fisher) Glick died May 5, 1931, at the home of his parents near Limeville, Lancaster County, Pa., after a few days illness of infantile trouble. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers and two sisters, grandparents, Pre. and Sister Christian Glick and Pre. Christian L. Fisher, Sr. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held May 7, conducted by Bishop Gideon Stoltzfus and Pre. Christian Christian Fisher Jr. Text Mark 10:13-16. Burial in Lapp graveyard near Buena Vista.

6-15-1932 Glick. – Leah Glick (nee Renno) was born in Lancaster County, Pa., November 7, 1850; died at her home near Witmer, Pa., March 30, 1932, of infirmities of age; aged 82 years, 4 months, 23 days. She was a daughter of the late Jacob and Fannie Renno, of which family 1 brother Eli, Intercourse, Pa., and 1 sister, Sallie Riehl, Bareville, survive. She accepted Christ as her Savior in early years, uniting with the O. O. Amish Mennonite Church, ever trying to live true to His teachings. She was very patient thru her suffering, but earnestly desired to depart. She was united in marriage with John L. Glick who preceded her in death, also 2 sons, Elam and Jacob. The following children survive: Aaron, Fannie at home, David, John and Amos; also 33 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the late home, April 2, 1932, conducted by Christian Fisher and Stephen Stoltzfus, text Rev. 14:12, 13 and Amos Glick, a grandson, who read hymn: Welt, hinweg, Ich bin dein muede,” adding some fitting remarks, which brought Prov. 31:28 to our minds, “Her children arise up, and call her blessed,: Interment with further services at Myer’s Cemetery. As we remember her, we think of the record given of a virtuous woman, “ein tugendsam Weib” in Prov. 31:10-31. “A virtuous woman…her price is far above rubies… She can be trusted…She doeth good, and not evil…She ariseth also while it is yet night” in parental care and loving devotion to those about her, “She planteth a vineyard.” Not forgetting the poor and needy. “Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household,” and even in her latter years when health and strength failed her for natural duties, she “ate not the bread of idleness” but was busier than ever “planting 59

vineyards” into the spiritual realm, continuing in prayer “while it was day” for oncoming generations. Who can measure the value of the wise counsels given by our aged brethren and sisters, who in their declining years of life are interceding with Him whom they have learned to know and to serve. “Her candle goeth not out by night,” – her godly influence lives on, Yea, “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; A woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.” Funeral services Thursday, Feb. 7, at Locust Grove Church by J. L. Mast in German; J. B. Zook and J. D. Yoder in English. Text chosen by the departed: Psalm 23:, II Tim. 4:6-8 and II Cor. 5:1. A large concourse of friends and relatives gathered to view the remains for the last time of one whom they loved. His body was laid to rest in cemetery nearby awaiting I Thes. 4; 16-17. A Brother

11-15-1934 Glick. – Leah (nee Zook), wife of Isaac N. Glick, was born August 15, 1890. Died October 15, 1934, at her home near Smoketown, Lancaster County, Pa., at the age of 44 years and 2 months. On December 23, 1926, she was united in marriage with Isaac N. Glick who servives her,-also one daughter Dorothy, (a son Lewis having preceded her onto eternity). The following step-children also survive: Mrs. Aaron Riehl, David, Daniel, Mary, Aaron and Jacob Glick, all of Lancaster Co., Pa.; also her mother Elizabeth Zook, 5 brothers: Eli, Amos, Jonathan and Daniel Zook of Lancaster., and John Zook of Mifflin County, Pa.; and 1 sister-Mrs. Lydia Neuenschwander of Burr Oak, Mich. She was a member of the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church, - had accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth, ever endeavoring to live faithful to His teachings. Leah had a smile for everyone and was of a quiet unassuming disposition. She bore her suffering patiently, and expressed herself as being ready to go. She was a loving companion, and we feel the loss so keenly, but we believe it is her gain, and with His grace will humbly bow in submission to Him who holds our breath in His hands. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 17, 1934, at the home by C. L. King and Daniel B. Stoltzfus; and at the Weavertown Amish Church near Bird-in-hand., by John A. Stoltzfus, Samuel W. Peachey, George W. Beiler and Isaac G. Kennel,-Texts: I Cor. 4:16-5:1; Rev. 7:16-17. Her body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

5-15-1939 Glick. – Lydia S., daughter of David R. and Rachel (Stoltzfus) Glick, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., January 10, 1922; died April 22, 1939, at the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., at the age of 17 years, 3 months, 12 days. She had had a ruptured appendix and consequent peritonitis, and as one feature of her illness improved another condition became worse, until the last three days she had pneumonia. She had been confined to her bed one week at home, and eight weeks and two days at the hospital. She was operated upon March 7 and April 1 for the removal of pus; and eight blood transfusions were administered at the hospital. She suffered much during her illness, but was very patient, and often, when asked how she was, replied “better” frequently smiling when we came to see her. She was unconscious from Friday noon until she died. Her last words were “Coming home.” She will be greatly missed in the family and community. She was a kind and warm friend to children. She leaves to mourn her departure, her bereaved parents and eight brothers and three sisters: Amos U., Lancaster, Pa.; Sylvia, Mrs. Samuel M. Esch, Ronks, Pa., Levi S., Bareville, Pa., Aaron S., Lititz, Pa.; Leah, Mrs. Henry S. Zook, Bareville; John and Joseph, Lancaster, David, Bareville; Elam, Ephraim and Katie at home. Three brothers and three sisters preceded her to the beyond. Funeral services were conducted at the parental home by Jacob Stolzfus, Levi Stolzfus, and Dan E. Stolzfus. The family desires to thank Herold readers and others for the many expressions of sympathy and tokens of friendship given and sent during the illness of the departed. For all this she was so grateful.

1-7-1933 Glick. – Samuel, infant son of John K. and Sarah (Fisher) Glick of Gap, Pa., died at the age of one day, at the home of his parents, Friday evening, June 2, 1933, death having been due to heart weakness. Brief funeral services were conducted the following day, by Christian Fisher, Jr. Parents, two brothers and two sisters survive, also grandparents. Two brothers preceded him in death. Burial in Lapp’s graveyard. Aaron E. Lapp

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4-15-1917 Gnagey. – Catherine, nee Fike, wife of Elder Joel Gnagey, died at her home at Meyersdale, Pa., on March 30, 1917, after a lingering illness of heart trouble and dropsy, at the age of 74 years, 7 months, 7 days. Funeral at Meyersdale, Pa., on Sunday, April 1, and was conducted by Elder Jacob Peck and was attended by a large number of people. Deceased was a member of the Church of the Brethern. Her husband is closely related to many of the Herold der Wahrheit constituency and is a veteran of the old guard in the church, who consistently stand for Gospel simplicity, hence this sympathy and interest on the part of the writer. J. M. B. Catherine Fike 7-15-1925 Gnagey, - Daniel Gnagey was born near Meyersdale, Pa., September 3, 1864. Died near Pigeon, Michigan, June 7, 1925, aged 60 years, 9 months, 3 days. In 1883 he was married to Eva Maust. To this union were born 10 children. He leaves to mourn his departure a widow, six sons and two daughters. Simon and Elias of Bay Port, Mich, Ada, Melvin and Amelia at home. Joseph, Jonas, and Howard in Iowa. Two sisters; Mrs. Savilla Opel of Pa., and Mrs Charles Bauman of Md. One brother Jacob of Ohio. One uncle, David Hostetler of Delaware and 5 grandchildren and one adopted granddaughter. A son and daughter (twins) and two grandsons preceded him to the world beyond. Funeral services were held at Pigeon River Church, near Pigeon, Mich., conducted by S. F. Swartzendruber in German Daniel Gnagey and M. S. Zehr in English.

3-1-1937 Gnagey. – Eva J. (Maust) Gnagey, daughter of the late Jonas and Barbara (Miller) Maust, was born December 26, 1857, near Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pa.; died February 5, 1937 at her home in Pigeon, Michigan; aged 79 years, 1 month and 1 day. On November 25, 1883 she was united in marriage with Daniel E. Gnagey who preceded her in death 11 years. To this union were born 10 children, 7 sons and 3 daughters of whom 3 preceded her in death, Nannie and Lloyd (twins), at the age of 9 months, Melvin at the age of 30 years. She had 22 grandchildren and 2 by adoption of whom 6 preceded her in death. She had 1 great-granddaughter. Those of her immediate family left to mourn her departure are Ada and Amelia at home; Simon of Pigeon and Elias of Bay Port, Mich.; Joseph of Wellmam; Jonas of Parnell; and Howard of Kalona, Iowa. She was the oldest of a family of 13 children of whom 2 preceded her in death. Five brothers and sisters remain: Joseph of Pigeon, Eva J. Maust Mich.; Joel, Lewis, and Mary of Meyersdale; Simon and Mrs. D. D. Otto of Salisbury, Pa.; Mrs. Jacob Gnagey of Stryker, Ohio; Mrs. Daniel Yoder of Iowa City; Mrs. Henry Yoder of Kalona, Iowa; and Jonas of Leesburge, Ind. She had a lingering infirmity for many years, which she bore very patiently and without complaint. She had an attack of a cold for about a week before she died which weakened her. She never caused any trouble any place to our recollection. She accepted her Savior in her youth and remained faithful till death. She had a desire to go to her long home. The funeral services were conducted in the Pigeon River church (of which she was a member) by M. S. Zehr from Dan. 12:2-3, assisted by Noah Zehr of New Haven, Ind., from Heb. 9:27.

10-1-1933 Goyette. – Walter Goyette was born in Canada, September 27, 1849. Died at the County Home, near Bad Axe, Michigan, Sept. 8, 1933. He leaves to mourn his departure four sons and one daughter, and many friends. He accepted Christ as his Saviour about four years ago, and became a member of the Pigeon River A. M. congregation and remained faithful to the end, leaving a bright testimony that all was well. Funeral services were held at the county home, by M. S. Zehr from I Cor. 15:34-58; and at the Pigeon River church by Edwin Albrecht fron Daniel 12:13. Burial in adjacent cemetery. 61

7-15-1924 Graber. – Rosa, daughter of Abe and Beana (Roth) Graber was born February 26, 1924. Died June 12, 1924, near Middlebury, Ind; death being caused by eight-day illness of pneumonia. She is survived by father, mother, 4 brothers, Daniel, Allen, Ezra, and Joseph, and her four grandparents. Two little sisters preceded her in death, Saloma and Annie. Funeral sermon was preached at the Griner meeting house by S. T. Eash, J. J. Troyer and D. J. Johns. The remains were laid to rest in the Miller cemetery.

5-15-1926 Guengerich. – Jacob D. Guengerich was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, June 15, 1843; died April 23, 1926; at the home of hia daughter, Lizzie, near Pigeon, Michigan; aged 82 years, 10 months, 8 days. He was married to Lydia Gingerich January 2, 1868. His wife preceded him in death 16 years. To this union thirteen children were born of whom 12 survive. The eldest daughters, Susanna, died at the age of 11 years. He leaves to mourn his departure 7 sons and 5 daughters: Elmer, of Iowa City; Lewis, of Wellman; Anna, wife of Jacob Shetler, Pigeon, Mich.; Ruhama, widow of E. C. Beachy. Wellman; Lizzie, wife of D. C. Esch, Pigeon, Mich.; Daniel, of Kalona; George, of Garden City, Mo.; Barbara, wife of H. A. Yoder, Parnell; Samuel, of Webster, Fla.; Aaron, of Iowa City; Ezra, of Milford, Neb.; and Nancy, wife of John M. Yoder, of Parnell; one brother, S. D. Guengerich, Wellman, Iowa; one sister, Lizzie, wife of John C. Gingerich, of Kalona, Iowa; 57 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 adopted great-granddaughters, and 1 adopted great- granddaughter. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his early youth and remained a faithful Jacob D Guengerich member until death. He made his home with his daughter, Mrs. D. C. Esch for the last 12 years. He came with his parents to Iowa in the spring of 1846, now 80 years ago, when he was less than three years of age, which was even before Iowa became a state, and lived in a log cabin near the present site of Kakona, Iowa. In this one room cabin the first Amish Mennonite meeting or public worship was held in the fall of 1849, consisting of three families; Daniel P. Guengerich and wife, Wm. Wertz and wife, and Peter B. Miller and wife, together with their children and of all this company there are left only two who were present at this meeting. They are S. D. Guengerich of Wellman, and Dan Wertz of Kalona. This was the humble beginning of what is now the largest Amish Mennonite settlement west of the Mississippi river. We who are now reaping blessings and comforts of life as never before, let us remember it is because our ancestors, by their self denial, economy, and hardships made it possible for us to live in comfort and plenty. But most of all they have left us a heritage and handed down to us a spiritual blessing. May we not lose sight of that heritage which our forefathers have kept intact.

Thy room is quiet, all is still, Thy chair is vacant, ‘tis God’s will; So long you waited for your rest, We know God does just what is best.

Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Church near Pigeon, Mich., Sunday, April 25, after which the body was taken to the home of Mrs. E. C. Beachy near Wellman, Iowa, and funeral services held at the Lower Deer Creek Church, April 28, conducted by Gideon A. Yoder in German and David D. Miller in English. Burial in the cemetery nearby.

9-1-1928 Guengerich. – Magdalena. Mrs. J. S. Guengerich died suddenly in Des Moines Hospital where she had undergone an operation. The community was shocked and pained to hear of the death of Mrs. Joel S. Guengerich which occurred last Thursday evening Aug. 9, 1928 at the general Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, where she had undergone an operation the previous Monday. She withstood the operation real well, and was reported getting along nicely until Thursday morning, when her heart began to weaken and she gradually declined until the end came at ten o’clock in the evening. The death of Mrs. Guengerich seems especially sad, for she was a comparatively young 62

woman, with a husband and six children to live for, and they are deprived of their dearest friend, to them, the sympathy of all is extended. The following obituary was read at the funeral service: Magdalena Yoder (Guengerich) was born near Sharon Center, Iowa, February 27, 1882, and died August 9, 1928, aged 46 years, 5 months and 12 days. At the age of 11 years she moved with her parents to Wright County, Iowa, where she grew up to womanhood. On December 13, 1900, she was united in matrimony with Joel S. Guengerich, to which union were born six children, Edna, Earl, Albert, Willard, Glenn and Harold, all of whom together with her husband survive her death. Besides her own family she leaves her aged parents Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Yoder of Chappell, Nebraska; five brothers and four sisters, Sanford, of Goshen, Ind., Elmer, of Priest Rapids, Wash.; Ezra, Emma, Bessie and Cora, of Chappell, Nebr.; Joe of Thurman, Colorada, Harry of Los Angeles, Calif., and Sadie of Idaho. At the age of 14 she united with the Mennonite church near Clarion, Iowa. She was a faithful companion to her husband and a good mother to her children and helpful friend to everyone. She was especially concerned for the spiritual welfare of her children. Her councels will be missed in the home and her help in the church and community. Funeral services were conducted at the East Union by Edward Diener and P. P. Swartzendruber assisting. The text used was Phil. 1:21.

2-1-1929 Guengerich. – Samuel D. Guengerich was born in Somerset County Pa., August 25, 1836; died at his home near Wellman, Iowa, January 12, 1929; aged 92 years, 4 months, 17 days. The cause of his death was influenza, with other complications. When a child he with his parents moved to Fairfield County, Ohio, and in the spring of 1846, before Iowa was admitted into the Union as a state, they came to Iowa with the first immigration of Mennonite people in this community, and he grew to mankind on a farm northeast of Kalona, now owned and occupied by John D. Hershberger. When a young man he united with the Amish Mennonite Church, in which faith he lived an honorable and upright life until death. On March 19, 1865, he was united in marriage to Barbara Beachy in Somerset County., Pa., and they lived together in matrimony to the day of his death, a period of over 63 years. After their marriage they came back to Iowa and established a home of their own Samuel D. Guengerich on the farm where he died. This union was blessed with eight children: Elizabeth, wife of C. R. Bender of Wellman; Daniel, who died when six years old; Joel and William of Wellman; Anna, wife of D. B. Swartzendruber of Kalona; Menno of Blackie, Alta.; Susie, wife of Henry Kuhns of Flagler, Colo.; and Noah of Wellman. As a young man he was a student and interested in literary and educational work, and to fit himself better for the work of teaching he took normal training at Millersville Normal School, Millersville, Pa., after which he taught for a number of years in the public schools of Iowa, during the winter months. He did carpenter work during the summer months and at the same time managed the farm upon which he lived. As a Christian he was an ardent admirer of and faithful adherent to the principals of faith as taught in the Scriptures and lived and taught by our forefathers, and willingly served to the best of his ability in whatever work came before him in the cause, and few are the men in whose hearts there is a greater desire for the welfare of the Church. In 1878 he launched “Der Christliche Jugendfreund,” a monthly periodical for the home and Sunday school, which he edited and managed for three years and then passed it on to the Mennonite Publishing Co. It is still published as a weekly by the Rundschau Publishing Co., of Winnipeg, Man. In 1912, when the Herold der Wahrheit was started, he was the chief supporter as well as manager and the last twelve and a half years of his life he was editor of the German part of this paper. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, four sons, three daughters, 26 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one sister, (Mrs. John C. Gingerich of Kalona), and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Lower Deer Creek Church Tuesday Jan, 1929, conducted by P. P. and E. G. Swartzendruber and J. L. Swartzendruber in German.

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6-15-1931 Guden. – John Guden was born in Butler County, Ohio, February 1, 1854. Passed to the great beyond early Sunday morning, May 24, 1931. Aged 77 years 3 months 23 days. He was married to Mary Swartzendruber in Johnson Co., Iowa, March 16, 1879. Lived in matrimony 52 years. To this union were born fourteen children. A son and a daughter preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure, his loving companion, 4 sons, Chris of Goshen, Ind.; Joseph of Archbold, Ohio; William of West Unity, Ohio; and John of Bay Port, Mich,; 8 daughters, Mrs. Amelius Bender of Wellman, Iowa; Mrs. Tom Yoder, Mrs. Mose Albrecht of Bayport, Mich.; Mrs. Katie Kauffman, Mrs. Joe Steckly, Mrs Sol Moyer, Mrs. Jesse Byler and Laura of Pigeon, Mich.; 41 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 step-grandchild, several foster grandchildren, and 2 brothers, Jacob of Wellman, Iowa and Joseph of Pigeon, Mich. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth and remained in the faith to the end. He was much concerned in the welfare of his children and the work of the Church, often admonishing his children to be obedient to the teachings of God’s word. His favorite memory verse was Eph. 1:3. He with his family moved from Iowa and settled on a farm near Bayport, Mich. in 1904. In 1921 he moved to Pigeon, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was blessed with good health all his life until a few years ago when he began to fail which finally developed into hardening of the arteries of the brain and he could not make his longings known most of the time since February, but was only bedfast one week. Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Church May 26, by Bishop M. S. Zehr and Bro. S. D. Grieses of Archbold, Ohio. Text, Phil, 1:21; John 17:3. Interment in the cemetery near the church. The Family

11-15-1937 Gunden. – Joseph Gunden, son of the late John V. and Catherine (Schmidt) Gunden, was born in Henry County, Iowa, September 19, 1860. Died at his home in Pigeon, Michigan, October 27, 1937, at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 8 days. He was united in marriage to Lydia Swartzendruber, March 15, 1885. To this union were born five children, one son and four daughters, Edward; Katie; Mrs. Will Kurtz; Rosetta, Mrs. Sol Steckley; Lizzie, Mrs. Richard Maust; Mary, wife of the late Samuel Albrecht, who preceded her father in death, August 12, 1916. He leaves to mourn his departure, his aged companion, son and three daughters, fifteen grandchildren; three foster grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth and united with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained faithful to the end. His quiet, unassuming Christian life was a living testimony to all who knew him. He had been in declining health for a number of years, and about three weeks ago suffered a stroke, after which he spent most of the time, and when the summons came peacefully passed away. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 30, conducted, at the home by Edwin Albrecht and at the Pigeon River church by J. Irvin Lehman and M. S. Zehr. Scriptures used: Psa. 115:16 and Phil. 1:21.

5-1-1921 Haning. – Adolph Haning died at the home of Menno J. Yoder, near Meyersdale, Pa., April 20, 1921; aged 81 years, 11 months and 13 days. Death was due to paralysis, the deceased being stricken on the night of April 16, from which condition he never regained consciousness. He was born in Germany, in which country he united with the Lutheran church. Funeral was held in Grantsville, Md., on April 22, the rites being conducted by Pre. Levi P. Young, his former pastor. The deceased was well and favorably known in the community where he lived, the greater part of his life having been spent in the north of Grantsville vicinity; and the funeral was largely attended by his former neighbors and friends. As he understood English very imperfectly and the church of his affliation confined its functions to that language he was a frequent, attentive, and welcome attendant at the various Amish Mennonite meetngs, conducted in the German language. He was a voluntarily unassuming and plain man, scrumptious in discharging his duties as he saw them. He was a weaver by handicraft and plied the busy shuttle within a few days of his departure; and it was of impressive fitness and a very unusual degree of applicability that the funeral sermon—a living message to the living, should be based upon the text, “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle” (Job 7:6). We trust our readers will hear with us for thus lengthily dwelling upon the subject of this unworthy sketch and 64

what we shall add, we are persuaded, would have called forth a protest from the deceased; yet we are impelled to add that some one suggested that he cease to do weaving or at least ease his labors, as he was becoming afflicted with dropsy of the heart, and he replied that he deemed it necessary to continue his labors that he might aid the suffering poor of Europe, and that not long ago he remitted fifty dollars to relief fund for that purpose. One son and two daughters survive—wife and one daughter having preceded him into eternity. Two step-sons, among them Pre. Lewis Eichorn, of Oklahoma, and one step-daughter and a number of more distant family connections also survive. J. B. M.

8-1-1916 Hartz. – Bro. Moses Hartz, an aged veteran of the cross, also a preacher of the Gospel for a long period in earlier years, passed to his eternal reward May 17, 1916, at the late residence of his son Jacob Hartz near Morgantown, Pa., at the advanced age of 96 years, 5 months and some days. The funeral was held at the Conestoga A. M. Church may 20. The young may die and the old must die; it makes no difference when, if we are only prepared when the summons comes. Best wishes to all Herold readers. In the Master’s name and service. Mattie Kennel

8-15-1935 Hartzler. – Benjamin Franklin, son of Isaac and Magdalene (Gerig) Hartzler was born in LaGrange County, Indiana, February 15, 1867 and passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Sutter, near East Lynne, Mo., June 23,1935 ; aged 68 years, 5 months, 8 days. At the age of 14 years he, with his parents, moved to Cass County, Mo., locating near East Lynne. On Feb. 28, 1892 he was united in marriage to Rebecca King and this union was blessed with 1 son, and 6 daughters, 2 preceding him in death – Mrs. Mattie Ann Scheffel passed away Jan. 7, 1929. Sadie Alice November 29, 1895 and 1 grandson, Benjamin Levi Zook, December 22, 1928. Those who are left to mourn his departure are his loving companion; Irvin J., of Pryor, Okla.; Mrs. Emma Scheffel of Halsey, Oregon; Mrs. Ada Sutter of East Lynne, Mo.; Mrs. Ida Zook of Latour, Mo.; and Ezra of the home; 16 grandchildren, also 1 brother Daniel D. of New Windsor, Md., many nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Irvin, Emma, and his brother were not present at the time of his death. He was one of a family of 10 children. Five brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. They are Lydia, Sarah E., Amos J., Joseph G., John C., Barbara, Noah K., and Eli S. At the age of 14 years he joined the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church and in 1896 he was ordained to the ministry of the same church and for 39 years he faithfully served in this capacity. In 1911 he with his family moved to Pryor, Okla., where he made his home until death. He had a great concern for the welfare of the church and especially for the church where he labored. The influence of his life speaks for itself. Early in the spring his health began to fail and on May 31 with his companion and Erma came to East Lynne for medical aid. But with all the care that loving hands could give he continued to grow weaker and peacefully passed away. A few minutes before his departure he was asked, “Are you glad to go home.” Clear and distinct came his answer, “Yes, I am.” Three weeks before his death his companion, children and their families, and only brother were permitted to spend a pleasant Sunday with him singing. Realizing that life was uncertain he planned practically all of his funeral arrangements especially desiring that he have a plain and simple burial. His first sermon was preached from the text John 3:16 and the last was from Micah 6:8 on May 26, 1935. Funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove church, the message being delivered from his chosen text, II Timothy 4:6-8, by the Bethel and Sycamore ministry. Interment in Clearfork Cemetery. The Family

5-15-1936 Headings.- Dorothy (Bontrager) Headings was born Jan. 15, 1914 hear Hutchinson, Kansas Died April 14, 1936, at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kansas; aged 22 years and 3 months. She was married to Noah Headings at the Yoder Mennonite Church April 28, 1935; leaves a sorrowing husband, baby daughter, Shirley Joan, father, step-mother, 4 sisters and 2 brothers, all of Hutchinson, Kansas; also uncles, 65

aunts and many cousins. Funeral services were held April 17, at the home at 9 o’clock and at the Yoder Mennonite Church at 10:30. Interment in the Yoder Cemetery.

7-15-1935 Headings. – Emma, daughter of Valentine and Fannie Headings, was born March 31, 1935. Died May 26, 1935; aged 8 weeks. Death was caused by a blood clot on her brain, resulting from an abscess over the right eye, due to a cold. She suffered greatly from Sunday morning until her death at 12 o’clock Sunday night. Her pains were so great at times that she screamed. Though our house is lonely and empty, her pains are forever ended.

4-15-1926 Helmuth. – Beulah, daughter of Bro. and Sister Menno S. and Savilla Helmuth, was born June 21, 1913, in Miami County, Ind., died March 28, 1926. Aged 12 years, 9 months and 7 days. She leaves to mourn her departure, father, mother, one brother and five sisters, one grandfather, one grandmother, and a host of other relatives and friends. A sister preceded her to the great beyond 17 years ago. Her death followed a sickness of two weeks of sore throat. She bore her sufferings with patience that seemed marvelous, never complaining even to the end. She was of a kind and obedient disposition, and will be greatly missed in the home, church and school. A private funeral was conducted at the home March 30, by Bro. Levi Sommers in German and Bro. Sherman Kendall in English. Text, Matt. 19:14. The body was laid to rest in the Christner Cemetery.

8-15-1924 Helmuth. – Daniel J. Helmuth, son of Jacob C. and Lydia (Otto) Helmuth, was born January 19, 1886 in Douglas County, Illinois. Died at his home near Elk Lick, Pa., July 19, 1924, aged 38 years, and 6 months. On November 12, 1914 he was married to the widow of Elmer O. Yoder, whose name was Annie J. Tice, daughter of Jonas J. and Lydia (Yoder) Tice. He leaves to survive, the widow, 3 step-children, Lydia, wife of Simon L. Yoder and Menno and Bertha at home; also parents, 3 brothers and 6 sisters: 1 sister having preceded him to the spirit world. The funeral was held at Niverton Meeting House on Tuesday, July 22. Funeral services were conducted by Moses and Alvin Beachy, the latter using Phil. 1:21 as text. Interment in cemetery near by. He suffered with dropsy and Bright’s disease for about two years. Five weeks before his death gangrene started in his left foot and caused him severe pain at times and it was necessary to resort to the use of morphine until his departure. But in all his sufferings, he never complained. He was very patient until his dear Lord called him away. He often expressed his desire to remain with us longer, if the Lord so willed, but if not, was resigned to enter to eternal world. But after his sufferings are over we miss him very much, because the room in which we tried everything to make his sick and tired mortal body comfortable is now empty and his voice is silent.

5-15-1927 Helmuth. – Menno S. Helmuth was born in Holmes County, Ohio, January 10, 1880. Departed this life May 2, 1927; aged 47 years, 3 months and 22 days. He was united in marriage to Savilla Nissley Nov. 21, 1901. To this union were born eight children: Edna, Nettie, Leona, Sylvia, Ervin, Beulah, Fannie and Barbara. Leona and Beulah preceded him to the great Beyond. He is survived by a sorrowing wife, 6 children, 3 grandchildren, his aged mother, 5 brothers and 3 sisters and a host of friends and more distant relatives. His death came as a great shock wherever he was known. Funeral services were conducted by Levi Sommer in German and by Sherman Kendall in English.

6-15-1935 Hershberger. – Ada, daughter of Levi and Malinda (Miller) Hershberger, was born near Winsburg, Ohio, April 22, 1919; died at the home of her parents near Clarence, N. Y., of pudulent meningitis, April 19, 1935; aged 15 years, 11 months and 27 days. In the year 1928 she, with her parents, came to Erie County, N. Y., where she resided until her death. Ada’s sickness was of short duration and she died on the elevator as she was entering a Buffalo hospital. She leaves to mourn her early departure her sorrowing parents, two sisters, and four brothers: Edna, Katie, Roman, Daniel, Noah, and Levi Jr.; also her grandparents, Noah Miller and wife of Winesburg, Ohio. Funeral services were 66

conducted Sunday, April 24 at the home by Joe Roth and John Bontrager and at the Alden M. H. by Joe Roth and John Helmuth in German and by Noah Miller in English. On Monday, April 20, her remains were taken to her former home in Ohio where services were held at the home of Dan Hershberger by the Brethern Jacob Mast and Moses Swartzentruber of the Conservative congregation.

11-1-1922 Hershberger. – Edward Hershberger was born in Somerset County, Pa., May 28, 1834. Died at the home of his daughter Anna, (Mrs. Geo. Wisseman) near Greenwood, Delaware, October 3, 1922, aged 88 years, 4 months, 5 days. His death was due to the infirmities of age. Funeral was held at the A. M. meeting house near Greenwood, Delaware, the brethren Nevin Bender and Eli Swartzentruber preaching the funeral discourses from Numbers 23:10 and Job 12:1-3. Respectively. The remains were interred in the cemetery nearby. Our correspondent states that the deceased brother was a devoted member of the Amish Mennonite church and will be greatly missed by all; that he was ever desirous to assemble with the children of God on the Lord’s day, when health permitted. In addition to the data thus furnished us, we desire to add that from boyhood we knew Bro. Hershberger, that we often associated with him: we knew him as personal friend, as brother in the church and as member of the community, and when he departed for his later home in Delaware, we, as congregation, as community and personally, missed him: and it causes no surprise to have the report come from his last earthly home that he “will be greatly missed.” There was something peculiarily and impressivel pathetic in his life and character, partly no doubt from circumstances, which need not be named, which had a chastening and purifying effect, but which in many a one no doubt would have had a hardening effect. He had his faults and defects it is true, but to us, he seemed sincerely meek, and humble and patient and in these virtues, as we see things, we know of few indeed who might not improve and profit by copying his example. Although his presence usually had a chastening and subduing effect upon the writer, yet in our periods of depression and discouragement association with the now departed brother left a sort of benedictory impression. Our readers, too, will recall that the deceased brother frequently sent us selected articles for use in these columns, and sometimes wrote original articles to be published and that his longings, as expressed by his contributions were toward “the Jerusalem above.” He continued to send us contributions until his powers of mind and sight failed to such an extent that he could no longher decipher or read what he submitted for use and it pained us that we were obliged to omit a few brief articles; but it is a grateful memory to recall that, as one, upon whom it was safe to rely he did what he could. He leaves one son, two daughters, four grandsons and a large number of more distant relatives and friends to mourn his departure but to rejoice in his going, as we believe to that “better Land” J. B. Miller

3-15-1922 Hershberger. – Cora, wife of Simon D. Hershberger, and daughter of Daniel and Amanda Beachy, died at her home near Kempsville, Virginia, on Tuesday, February 14, 1922, at the age of 30 years, 9 months and 8 days. She was afflicted for probably four months, with disease, during which time she suffered severe pains in her head, by spells. Two weeks previous to her death, she was taken to the Protestant Hospital of Norfolk, under the advice of the attending physician in the hope of getting relief. After being there for a week, during which time x-ray and other examinations were made, a curbal tumor was discovered in her head, for which an operation was not deemed advisable, by those whose service were sought. She was again taken to her home, and lived with her family, one week longer, when she was releaved of her sufferings, and fell asleep, never to awaken in this life. She had frequently spoken to her little daughter, and remaining sisters, that she expected not to be with them long any more, and seemed to have a great longing to depart this life. Encouraging us all to live so that we can some day meet her again. She was deeply concerned about the welfare of her husband and children. Funeral was held February 17 at the Amish Mennonite Meeting house near Kempsville, Va., of which congregation the deceased sister was a member. Services were conducted by Iddo Yoder from John 14 and C. J. Swartzentruber from Philippians 1:21-25, and Rev. 14:13. Husband and two children, a daughter 5 years old, and a son nearly 2 years of age, mother, six brothers, and four sisters, besides more distant relatives and friends are left to mourn her departure. 67

1-1-1927 Hershberger. – Emanuel Hershberger was born in Somerset County, Pa., January 14, 1842; and died December 8, 1926, at his home near Grantsville, Md., where he resided the greater part of his life; aged 84 years, 10 months and 24 days. He was the son of Daniel and Sarah (Gnagey) Hershberger. Early in life he united with the Amish Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful member to the end. On May 5, 1864 he was married to Mary Miller (who died May 26, 1905). To this union were born 3 sons and 4 daughters, Noah, Samuel, Menno; Lydia, Catherine, Anna and Mary. 2 daughters preceded him in death, Anna died in infancy, and Lydia (the wife of R. M. Beachy) was struck and instantly killed by a railroad train at Meyersdale, Pa. He was married the second time on June 17, 1906, to Mrs. Mary Brenneman, who also preceded him October 19, 1918. He leaves one brother, John Hershberger of Kalona, Iowa, and one sister, Mrs. C. S. Beachy of near Salisbury, Pa. Funeral services were held at the Flag Run meeting house near Niverton, Pa., Friday, December 10, 1926; conducted by M. M. Beachy and N. M. Yoder. Burial in cemetery near by.

Note: --The above brief, modest obituary was written by members of the family of the deceased, it being the editor’s wish that they do so. Personally, I shall take the liberty to add sundry statements to those contained in the obituary, as an acquaintance of the family, dating from boyhood days, and as a relative by marriage. The departed neighbor and brother, as a man in younger manhood and in his prime, was enterprising, aggressive, resolute and energetic. In his temporal affairs he was industrious and thrifty; in manners and speech often brusque and stern. On the other hand, as I see life, there were times, when he permitted himself to relax and to indulge in the other extreme in the matter of behavior in speech. When, as I noted this rather pronounced tendency to assertiveness and sternness, which often intimidated the timid, and compared it with some of the laxities which came under my observation, I could not harmonize them as having the necessary quality of consistency. But as time flowed on, passing on to the afternoon of life, as the evening drew nigh, there was a mellowing, subduing, chastening, purifying, ennobling transformation, an expanding, growth and ripening of Christian virtues, (or so it seemed to me), which I love to recall and meditate upon, and which I regard as belonging to a fulfilment of the conditions of discipleship in, and an inheritance through, Jesus Christ, of eternal life. There is another life-feature of the deceased, which I rejoice that his relatives did not mention, but which I deem proper and well to set forth in this note: Many a one, who was in need, was greatly and agreeably surprised at the unhoped-for generous assistance of which the deceased brother was the source, and this was by no means limited to his own class of people, but was freely extended to many who had no claim whatever on his bounty, and who had no basis of their own for hope for relief from this source. And in a man of his ruggedness of character this characteristic bears the greater favorable testimony, for it could not be ascribed to mere sentimental impulses. Editor

7-1-1940 Hershberger. – Enos C. Hershberger was born near Arthur, Illinois, August 25, 1877; died in the hospital at Norfolk, Va., June 11, 1940; aged 62 years, 10 months, and 16 days. On February 12, 1898, he was united in marriage to Barbara Miller. They lived together in matrimony for 41 years until his companion was called by death in November, 1939. Both were members of the Amish Church until a few years ago when he united with the Providence Congregation near Oyster Point, Va. One adopted son remains, Robert Hersgberger, of Norfolk, Va. He was a member of a family of twelve children: Magdaline Miller, Fannie Helmuth, Daniel, Solomon, Katie Yoder, and Lizzie, and all who preceded him in death. The following brothers and sisters still survive: Eli C.; Abe C.; Annie Miller; Joe, of Arthur, Ill.; and Matilda Miller, of Archbold, Ohio. Funeral services were held June 14, from the Kempsville Amish Church in charge of Orrie Yoder of Oyster Point, Va., assisted by Bro. Simon Schrock of Kempsville. Text, II Kings 20:1. Interment in cemetery adjoining church.

7-15-1930 Hershberger. - Fannie Hershberger, a daughter of the late David and Mary (Summy) Yoder, was born near Meyersdale, Pa., May 24, 1863. Died June 24, 1930, of various and complicated maladies, having been afflicted with 68

suffering and infirmities for a number of years, the latter portion of her life to the degree of helplessness, attended by weakness of nerves and periodic mental aberration. She was married to Joel E. Hershberger December 31, 1893, to which union a daughter was born who lived but a day. She was diligently, devotedly and faithfully cared for by her husband and an orphaned niece, who had her home with the Hershbergers a number of years. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in her youth, and especially in her mature years was loyal to her profession to the extent of her ability and endowment and we trust hers is now the state of the blessed through the grace of Christ, through devotion to His

Fannie D. Yoder cause. Beside her husband the survivors are brothers and sisters: Barbara, widow of the late William W. Bender, Annie, wife of Russel Engle, Jacob and Jonas; and Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Miller, and many more of the next and later generations. The survivers’ addresses are not given in this obituary as it would be but a repetition of those given in obituary of the mother, Mary (Summy) Yoder, in last issue. The funeral was held at the Oak Dale M. H., near Salisbury, Pa., Wednesday, June 25, which was attended by a large number of people. Services at the home were conducted by Samuel T. Yoder, Belleville, Pa., and at the meeting house by Bro. Yoder, in German, the text selected by him being Luke 10:42. The writer spoke in English from Psalms 90:12, 14, and 17. Interment was made in adjacent cemetery. J. B. Miller

9-1-1939 Hersherberger. – Ida (Yoder) Hershberger was born near Charm, Ohio, October 12, 1895. Died August 9, 1939, at the age of 43 years, 10 months. She was united in marriage with Eli M. Hershberger, to which union were born five children, two sons and three daughters; John; Moses; Fannie; Mary Ann and Katie, ranging in ages from eight to seventeen years. She also leaves five brothers, one sister and an aged step-mother. Her parents, three brothers and one sister went on before. She united with the Old Order Amish church in her youth and lived as a faithful member unto the end. She will be greatly missed in the church and in the home neighborhood. We hope our loss is her gain. She had not been in good health for a number of years. She was taken to the hospital at Dover, Ohio, but died before an operation was performed, cause of death having been gall stones and rupture. Her funeral was held at her late home August 11, where a large number of friends and relatives assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed one. Burial was made in the Yoder cemetery.

11-1-1918 Hershberger. – Mary, wife of Emanuel Hershberger passed from time to eternity October 19, 1918, at the age of 67 years and 7 months.Her death was due to influenza complicated with bronchial trouble and asthma, the latter being an affection of long standing but much aggravated by the acute attack of influenza. After brief services at the house by Bishop Moses M. Beachy the remains were interred in the Flag Run cemetery near Elk Lick, Pa., on Tuesday, October 22. Because of present conditions usual funeral services were not held, but funeral was semi-private. The deceased was the eldest daughter of the late Bishop Daniel Beachy, of Aurora, W. Va. She was married to the late Deacon John J. Brenneman, as his second wife, and to this union were born Manassah, living near Kalona, Iowa, Amanda, wife of Sol Orendorf, living near Accident, Md., and Elias, living near Minot, N. D. After living in widowhood some years she became the second wife of him who survives to mourn her departure and his loss. In addition to those named above there are grandchildren, one brother, six sisters and a large number of more distant relatives by blood and by marriage as well as a large circle of friends to mourn her departure, but we believe not as those who have no hope for she accepted the Christian faith early in life and united with the Amish Mennonite church, in which connection she died. We knew her as a modest, virtuous Christian woman.

2-1-1930 Hershberger. – Milton E. Hershberger was born about two and one half miles southwest of Salisbury, Somerset 69

County, Penna., April 30, 1870; died at the Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md., January 12, 1930, at the age of 59 years, 8 months and 12 days. He was married to Catherine Beachy, daughter of the late Bishop Daniel and Elizabeth (Yoder) Beachy of Aurora, W. Va., September 1, 1898. Unto them was born one son, Donald, now past eighteen years old, who with the bereft companion, are the survivers of the immediate family. The deceased brother was a son of Deacon Elias and Elizabeth (Miller) Hershberger. He was an outstanding example of manhood, both mental and physical, and his efforts, whether in manual labor or mental effort were of an exceptional degree of efficiency. With the exception of the closing years of his life he was blessed with health and strength which falls to the lot of comparatively few. And when the decline of health and strength, with ruthless grip. Came, we, his fellows, could but helplessly marvel at the transformation, and when, at last, Death did its fell work, the exclamation of David came forcibly to mind, with relation to the deaths of Saul and Jonathan,: How are the mighty fallen….” The deceased brother taught school successfully in his younger years, but for his temporal life work he chose farming, first as tenant of the old homestead, then owned by his parents, and shortly thereafter, he purchased part of the same farm, on which he and his favored companion erected a comfortable residence, which they were permitted to occupy together until his death. He engaged in active, conservative farming as long as strength and well-being permitted, doing most of the outdoor labors himself, though he might have served in less strenuous lines of endeavor with credit, for which he would have been eminently qualified. The writer noted, respected and loved this trait of character in the departed brother, that he did his full share of farm labors at home and in the community, that he did the common labors of Milton E. Hershberger common life uncommonly well, when he might have chosen easier and less arduous kinds of endeavor, as so many do, now-a-days. As an associate in childhood, in young manhood, and throughout the years to the close of his life, the writer knew the brother as one who was most exceptional in freedom from the course, the vulgar and the uncouth in spoken word or through suggestion, and throughout, his speech was generally that of few but well-chosen words. In young manhood days he wrote in the writer’s album, “The hardest thing to keep in this world is to keep still,” and this I often meditated upon, as checking up well with the example the deceased exemplified. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in young manhood, in which communion he died. He experienced perhaps less of affliction, through weakness, bodily suffering or lack of means than falls to the portion of most mortals, throughout the major period of his life, yet in the closing few years of life, he, too, was called to “pass under the rod”—that chastening dispensation of affliction which bids us take leave of the things of earth; to have in mind that “we have here no continuing city”—that “it is appointed unto man once to die and after that the judgment.” “If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievious: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby: (Heb. 12:7, 11). Of the parental family of the deceased the following survive: Joel, deacon of the Amish Mennonite church, Harvey, both of near Meyersdale, Pa., Ida, wife of Bishop Christian W. Bender, Salisbury, Pa., Ada and Cora, the latter the wife of Christian J. Bender, both in California. Two sisters, Annie, the wife of Peter D. Shetler, Kalona, Iowa and Sarah, wife of Jonas D. Yoder, Springs, Pa., preceded him into eternity. An older brother, Norman, lost his life at the age of about ten years through an accidental fall of coal or shale in the mine on his father’s farm. Five brothers and sisters died in infancy and early childhood. Evidently health was being undermined and broken down to a greater extent than the brother realized prior to an acute attack, but more than a year ago he was affected in a manner and degree which was quite grave, since which time he declined in health, due to weak heart, hardened arteries and high blood pressure. Just before Christmas he suffered hemorrhage of the nose through which he lost about two quarts of blood and it was necessary to call in the physican to stop the hemorrhage. Following this a mastoid absess developed and it was with some hope of relief through operation that he was taken to the hospital. But as his condition did not improve nor justify it this could not be resorted to and his condition became worse until death ended his sufferings. The funeral was held at the Oak Dale meeting house near Salisbury, Pa., Jan. 14, which was attended by a large 70

number of people. Services were conducted by Noah Brenneman in German from Job 14:15 and by the writer in English from Philippians 3. Appropriate remarks were also added in German by Moses M. Beachy. We hope our loss is the eternal gain of our esteemed, departed brother. J. B. Miller

12-1-1932 Hershberger. – Sadie (Sommers) Hershberger was born in Holmes County, Ohio, October 22, 1897; died at her home near Uniontown, Ohio, November 12, 1932; aged 35 years and 21 days. She was a daughter of John B. (deceased) and Katie (Hostetler) Sommers. Her health has been failing a number of years, and she was confined to her home since early in the spring; much of the time being spent in bed. She suffered much, her ailment being dropsy and heart trouble. In the last few weeks the doctor had tapped her twice which very much weakened her body, and she gradually became weaker until death relieved her of her suffering. She accepted Christ as her Savior in the year 1916, and was steadfast to the end. Her seat in church was seldom vacant when health permitted her to attend. On November 30, 1916, she was united in marriage to Atlee E. Hershberger of near Trail, Holmes County, Ohio, and later moved to Stark County, Ohio, where they lived at the time of her death. To this union were born 2 sons and 1 daughter. Both sons died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her early departure her bereaved husband and daughter, Mary, her mother, 3 brothers and 5 sisters: Ben and Henry of this community; Martin of Sarasota, Fla.; Anna, wife of Ben P. Miller; Fannie, wife of Jacob L. Miller; Amanda, wife of Joseph Wittmer; Mary, wife of Levi D. Slabaugh, and Alta at home, all of Stark County, Ohio. Her mother having suffered a light stroke of paralysis 4 weeks ago, was not able to attend the funeral which was conducted at the Walnut Grove Amish church, services by Sam Lichty and Seth Byler. Her father and a brother (Levi) preceded her some years ago. She also leaves uncles, aunts, many cousins, and friends but we do not mourn as those who have no hope, for she left us the assurance that all was well. She never complained that her afflictions were too hard.

8-1-1935 Hershberger. – William, son of Jonas and Katie (Yoder) Hershberger was born April 5, 1933 at his home near Lynnhaven, Va.; and died June 19, 1935 at the Memorial Hospital in Norfolk, Va.; aged 2 years, 2 months and 14 days. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers, Noah and Simon, 2 sisters, Sarah and Malinda, material grand parents, Bishop and Mrs. W. S. Yoder, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Hershberger, all of Lynnhaven, Va., one great-grandmother, Mrs. Fannie M. Hershberger of Barton, Ohio; 11 uncles, 5 aunts and a number of cousins. On the evening of June 18, 1935, the child’s parents were cutting wheat in a field near the house and had cautioned the children to stay out of the field, but William, who had just awakened from a nap slipped into the field unobserved and being hidden by the tall wheat was not seen till just before the wheel of the binder went over his head. His father saw him and called to the driver, but it was too late. They took him to the hospital immediately, where he died of head injuries at 3:30 o’clock the next morning. Funeral services were conducted by Bishop Dan Stutzman of Lindsay and Pre. Eli Yoder of Princess Anne, Friday P. M., June 21 at the Amish Mennonite meeting house near kempsville. Two Aunts

Dearest William, thou hast left us and thy loss we deeply feel But ‘tis God who hath bereft us He can all our sorrows heal. All is over, hands are folded On a quiet, peaceful breast; All his toils and trials are ended and our loved one is at rest.

6-15-1924 Hertzler. – Henry M. Hertzler, a life-long resident of Morgantown, Pa., and a member of the A. M. Church, died May 4, 1924, aged 75 years, 3 months and 9 days. He is survived by his wife, Lafena (Mast) and four children: 71

Abner, John, David and Malinda, wife of Elam Hartz. Funeral services were held at the Conestogo church near Morgantown May 8, by John A. Kennel and John W. Weaver. Text, Rev. 14:13. Interment in the Pine Grove cemetery near Elverson.

3-15-1937 Hilty. – Emma Hilty, wife of Peter Hilty, aged 44 years, died at her home along Federal Route 27, three and one half miles north of Berne, Indiana, January 30, 1937. She had been sick several days with influenza and complications following the birth of a stillborn child. The funeral was held Febuary 1, at the home, with burial in the Schwartz cemetery north of Berne. Pre. Daniel Yoder of Marshall County, Indiana, officiated at the funeral. She was a daughter of Bishop Joseph and Lydia (Burkhalter) Schwartz. She was married to Peter Hilty November 27, 1919. Surviving are the husband and following named children: Lydia and Joseph, twins, aged 16; Anna, 14; Daniel, 13; Levi, 12; Menno, 11; Mary, 9; Elma, 5; and Emma, 3. Two children are deceased. Her parents and following brothers and sisters survive: John L. Schwartz, Joseph L. Schwartz, Mrs. Joseph Hilty (Anna), Adam and Daniel Schwartz, Mrs. Chris Hilty (Lydia), Samuel, David, Noah and Menno Schwartz. Two sisters, Mary and Sarah, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Amish Church since her youth.

5-1-1928 Hochstetler. – Ann Mishler, oldest daughter of John and Katheren (Miller) Mishler was born in Holmes County, Ohio. February 2, 1844. Died April 5, 1928, aged 84 years, 2 months and 3 days. At the age of 15 she came with her parents to Iowa locating in Johnson County. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite Church, later she transferred her membership to the East Union Congregation, in which she remained until death. December 7, 1862 she was united in marriage to John H. Hochstetler living in matrimony a little more than 65 years. To this union were born 11 children, one daughter died in infancy. One son Frank, and two daughters Nancy and Ida preceded her from this life. She leaves to mourn her departure, her aged husband, two daughters, Mrs. George Yoder of Kalona, Mrs. Kate Doolittle of Des Moines. Five sons, John of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, Harvey and Nicholas of Maxwell and Walter of Portland, Oregon, 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one brother, John Mishler of Enterprise, Iowa, and one sister, Barbara Kempf of Kalona. About 1867 she moved to Polk County, locating near Maxwell, where she spent the greater part of her life, being one of the pioneer mothers of that Community. In October, 1924 due to failing health she came to the home of her daughter Mrs. George Yoder where she remained until the close of her life. Funeral services were held from the Christian church in Kalona, Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Joe C. Breneman and D. J. Fisher.—From Local Paper.

8-15-1939 Hochstetler. – Dale Edward, son of Emmet and Anna (Yoder) Hochstetler, was born near Kalona, Iowa, November 15, 1938, and died July 10, 1939, at the age of 7 months and 25 days. After having the measles he was in a somewhat weakened condition, and about four days before his death he supposedly had the flu which in the last hours of his life developed into bronchial pneumomia. In the short period of time that little Dale was permitted to live here he was an exceptionally patient child, and very seldom did he cry; but God saw best to take him home. He leaves to mourn his going, his father and mother, three brothers and two sisters: Henry, Paul, Ellen, Elva and Eldon; also the grandparents, William Hochstetler’s and Menno Yoders of Kalona. The near relatives all live in the immediate community with the exception of one uncle, Omar Yoder, who resides in Texas. His paternal grandmother preceded him in death.

2-1-1925 Hochstetler. – Daniel Hochstetler was born in Elk Lick Twp., Somerset County, Penna., April 19, 1840. Died on the old homestead farm, of the infirmities of age, November 8, 1924. Aged 84 years, 6 months, 19 days. The funeral 72

was held at the Oak Dale M. H., November 10. Exercises were conducted by Pre. Noah M. Yoder and Bishop Moses M. Beachy. The remains were interred in the family cemetery on the John Hostetler farm, near the above- mentioned meeting house. A large congregation was present at the funeral. The deceased brother united with the Amish Mennonite church in youth and remained steadfast in that communion unto death. He was generally recognized as a modest, meek, unpretentious and patient man of sterling stability of character. He was the last member of a family of thirteen brothers and sisters, all of whom attained ages beyond maturity’s years. He was never married. Two of his brothers also died in the single estate. His seven sisters were all married; and with his three married brothers, all left decendants. His father was Jonathan Hochstetler and his mother, in maidenhood, was Susanna Gneagi, daughter of Johannes Gneagi, son of Christian Gneagi from Switzerland. While the brother apparently was not ambitious nor considered as especially talented, in the writer’s unfeigned estimation he was one, who in his simple, unassuming way, sought to and succeeded in doing the common things of life uncommonly well, both spiritually and temporally; but we believe that, best of all he realized his own unworthiness, in common with all humanity, and thus the more looked unto and trusted in Him, who said “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life and no man cometh unto the Father but by me.” This death notice should have appeared earlier but through some apparent discrepancy in records available to the writer, which required further verification, this delay came about. But this very circumstance of delay in this matter suggests this, to me, impressive eulogistic thought, that he, in life seemingly held to the dominant attitude of patiently and meekly waiting for his lot or portion. J. B. M.

3-1-1929 Hochstetler. – David J. Hochstetler was born near Berlin, Holmes County, Ohio, April 3, 1839. Died at the home of his son Samuel, (with whom he made his home for about 11 years) near Goshen, Indiana, February 8, 1929; aged 89 years, 10 months and 5 days. At the age of about 3 or 4 years he moved with his parents from Holmes County, Ohio, to Elklick County, Indiana. On June 2, 1861 he was married to Magdalena Hochstetler. To this union were born 12 children. One son, Benjamin, died in infancy, and one daughter, Lucy, died at the age of 9 years. Surviving him are 8 sons and 2 daughters: Adam of Hurchinson, Kans., Lizzie of Nappanee, Ind., Jonathan of Middlebury, Ind., Levi of Kalona, Iowa, David of Topeka, Ind., Samuel at home, Joseph of Kokomo, Ind., Mattie of Nappanee, Ind., Daniel of Hubbard, Ore., and Amos of Nappanee, Ind. Also 65 grandchildren and 129 great-grandchildren, and a host of near relatives and friends. He seemed to suffer very little pain and very seldom complained. Grandfather was seldom met without a smile and was of a kind and loving disposition, manifesting great patience. As an infant increases in strength from year to year so grandfather decreases till death released him. His wife preceded him in death in 1920. He was ordained to the ministry of the Gospel about 66 years ago, and labored faithfully as long as strength permitted. He was one of the foundery of Sunday school in the Amish church of which he was a member. He confessed not long ago that if he could live his life over again he would preach more earnestly. Funeral services were held at the home in the presence of a large concourse of people in charge of the brethren, Christ Miller, Jacob Mast and Nathanuel Miller. Text Rev. 21 and 22.

8-15-1937 Hochstetler. – Emanuel H. Hochstedler was born March 30, 1878, in Howard County, Ind.; died near Midland, Mich., July 29, 1937; aged fifty-nine years, three months, and twenty-nine days. On September 19, 1899, he was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Mishler. To this union were born seven children, two sons and five daughters; two sons and one daughter preceded him in death. The mother also passed away on March 9, 1920. On November 6, 1920 he was united in marriage to Fannie (nee Mishler) widow of the late Rudy Miller, who also passed away April 29, 1926. On November 2, 1930, he was united in marriage to Alice Kauffman. He is survived by his bereaved companion, four daughters (Katie, Mrs. Roy Terwillegar; Clara, Mrs. Sam Miller; Sarah and Edna at home) two step-daughters (Ernest, Truman, and Mary Ann Miller, Ohio), seven grandchildren, three brothers and five sisters (Elizabeth, Mrs. Manasses Troyer; Katie, Mrs. Festus Chupp; Lydia, Mrs. Harvey Hershberger; John Goshen, Ind.; Edward; Levi; Susie, 73

Mrs. Joseph Yoder, of Sturgis, Mich.; Fannie, Mrs. Menno Chupp of Rensselaer, Ind.); with many other relatives and friends. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior in his youth and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, in which faith he peacefully passed away. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, August 1, at the home by Floyd Bontrager and at the Midland Mennonite Church, by Peter Swartz of Turner, Mich., Clarence Yoder of the Midland congregation, and M. S. Zehr of Pigeon, Michigan.

6-15-1934 Hochstetler. – Jacob B. Hochstetler son of Benjamin and Lucy (Mullet) Hochststler was born near Winesburg, Holmes County, Ohio, August 4. 1878. Died at the home of Brother and Sister Wallace Zook near Hartville where they had gone to spend the afternoon on May 20, 1934; aged 55 years, 9 months, 16 days. He suffered a stroke of paralysis and died about 2 hours later. His health had been impaired for several years and he had light strokes, several times. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth C. Schmucker January, 23, 1902; to this union 2 children were born. Monroe died at the age of two years and Barbara, wife of Emanuel L. Miller, with the mother survive, also 6 grandchildren. 3 brothers and 3 sisters-Jonas of Middlefield; Levi of Spartansburg, Pa.; Benjamin of Sugarcreek; Barbara, wife of Levi C. Miller, Medina Co.; Clara, wife of Christ J. Hershberger, Sugarcreek; Malinda. Wife of Levi H. Troyer. Akron, N. Y.; also 3 uncles and 2 aunts, cousins and many friends. Funeral was held at the Walnut Grove (King) church on May 23, at 1 p. m., conducted by the brethren, J. K. Lapp, Jonas Helmuth and S. H. Byler. Interment in cemetery near by. Sister Hochstetler’s parents and one brother, aged 81 and mother 75 are quite well, and were able to attend the funeral.

5-1-1928 Hochetetler. – Maria Stevanus Hochstetler died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Kinsinger, April 13. She was born on the old Stevanus homestead, now owned by W. E. Haning, May 18, 1838, hence was aged 89 years, 10 months and 26 days. Her husband, Eli Hochstetler, died in February, 1900, on the farm now owned by Benjamin Fisher, near Springs, Pa. Mrs. Hochstetler is survived by one full sister, Mrs, Tillie Summy, two brothers, G. J. and J. S. Stevanus, and four half-sisters, Mrs. Lydia Keim, Mrs. Ben Tressler, all of Elk Lick; Mrs. Eliza Haus, Boynton, and Mrs Lizzie Dennison, Somerset; also six daughters, Susan, Mrs. W. J. Bender, Grantsville, Md,; Mrs. Lydia Wengerd and Mrs. Magdalena Yoder, (widows) Elk Lick; Barbara, (Mrs. Henry King) Lancaster County, Pa., Annie, (Mrs. Moses Miller,) Holmes County, Ohio, and Katie, (Mrs. John Kinsinger) Meyersdale. She always lived in Elk Lick Township near where she was born and was a life long member of the Old Order Amish Church, and lived faithful to her convictions. Funeral services were held at the Flag Run church, Niverton, Pa., by G. J. Brenneman and Joe Yoder from II Cor. 5. She was one of a family of 23 children, of whom eight survive. If one can say they had no enemies it was surely “Aunt Maria,” as she was familiarly known. As long as she could travel alone she was always ready to help a sick friend or neighbor when-ever occasion required. From Local Paper

5-15-1936 Hochstetler. – Mary Ann (Stutzman) Hochstetler, daughter of Joseph and Gertrude (Keim) Stutzman, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, January 7, 1872, and died at her home near Kalona, Iowa, April 15, 1936, at the age of 64 years, 3 months and 8 days. On December 3, 1893 she was united in marriage with Joseph B. Hochstetler with whom she shared life’s joys and sorrows for over 43 years. She became a member of the Amish Mennonite church in her youth in which faith she remained steadfast until death. She had been failing in health for some time, but it was only the last three weeks that real illness set in which terminated in pneumonia and this together with other complications was the direct cause of her death. A patient sufferer, her desire was to again get well but she was entirely resigned to God’s will. This union was blessed with 11 children; two, Clarence and Drusilla died in infancy, and the following nine 74

survive: Ervin and Earl of Constantine, Michigan, Lena, wife of Lee A. Schlabach, Ben, Ora, Omer, all of Kalona, Gertrude, wife of Wm. Shetler, Wellman, Ira of Woodriver, Neb., and Anna at home, also one foster daughter, Susie, 21 grandchildren and three brothers, Joseph of Iowa City, Emanuel of Wayland, and Eli of Wellman, together with many other relatives and friends. Mother’s earnest desire was for the spiritual welfare of her family, always attending church and Sunday school when her health permitted. She will be remembered by her many friends and especially by those who were near her in the last illness by her patience and faith in God amid much suffering, and her smile can still be seen. Her voice will still be ringing in our ears but we look across the river where there will be no shedding of tears. Funeral services were held Saturday forenoon, April 18, conducted at the home by Albert C. Miller and at the East Union church by A. V. and E. C. and E. G. Swartzendruber, and D. J. Fisher. Texts used, I Cor. 15:20, John 11: 25- 26 and Luke 12:31-40. Burial in the East Union Cemetery.

2-1-1940 Hochstetler. – Rhoda Edna, daughter of Elam and Eliza (Bender) Hochstetler, was born near Goshen, Ind., June 24, 1939; died January 12, 1940; aged 6 months and 19 days. The cause of her death is not definitely known, although her ailment was diagnosed as rickets. She is survived by parents, four brothers, and two sisters: Laban, Miriam, Samuel, Esther, Daniel, and Noah. Her grandparents, Bishop Samuel Hochstetler and wife and Noah Bender and wife also survive. Funeral was held Jan. 13, at the home of the maternal grandparents, Noah Bender’s, conducted by Rudy Kauffman and J. D. Bontrager. Texts, John 14:1-10 and II Cor. 4. Services at the home were conducted by Grandfather Hochstetler, who read Psa. 16. The Family.

1-1-1934 Hochstetler. – Ruth Anna, daughter of Alvin and Ida Hochstetler, was born in Washington County, Iowa, November 8, 1933. Died December 4, 1933, at the age of 26 days. She leaves to mourn her early departure her bereaved parents, two brothers and two sisters, the grandparents, three uncles and four aunts. Death was caused by catarrhal jaundice, after an illness of only two days. Every effort was put forth to save the child’s life, but in vain. But we do not mourn as those who have no hope. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Preachers Christian M. Yoder and John R. Swantz. Texts, Psalm 23 and Mark 19:13-16. Burial in the Gingerich cemetery.

5-1-1926 Hochstetler. – Sarah Hochststler was born in Elk Lick Twp., Somerset County, Pa., July 5, 1864. Died at the family homestead March 20, 1926, aged 61 years, 8 months, 15 days. She had been in good health for some years and due to a defective foot was crippled. Death was due to cancer, from which she doubtless suffered greatly. While, as stated she suffered greatly, her sufferings were mercifully shortened through the severity of the malady which caused death. She united with the Amish Mennonite church early in life, in which communion she died. Her father died a number of years ago and her mother a few years ago. Several sisters also preceded her in death. Her brother John, living on the homestead, three sisters, Mrs. David Yoder, Mrs. Abraham Kinsinger and Mrs. Jonathan Byler, survive. So far as the writer knew her she was of a quiet, unpretentious character and we trust faith was fully centered and thus had its due reward in Jesus Christ. The body was laid to rest in the family cemetery, after which funeral services were held in the Oak Dale meeting house March 21, conducted by the brethren Joseph J. Yoder and Moses M. Beachy, the latter preaching the principal discourse, using John 5:24-29. J. B. M.

5-1-1936 Hooley. – Jonathan B. Hooley, son of the late John D. and Barbara Hooley was born near Reedsville, Mifflin County, Pa., June 7, 1851; died March 27, 1936, aged 84 years, 9 months, 20 days. Brother Hooley sat in his chair day and night and endured his afflictions very patiently for the past six months. He 75

was the last one of the Hooley name in the Kishacoquillas Valley. He united with the church in youth. He was married to Katie Peachey, daughter of the late Solomom and Katie Peachey. To this union was born 1 daughter, Rebecca (Mrs. Levi K. Yoder), who resided with and cared for her family physican and from whom the deceased received the best possible attention. Sister Hooley preceded her husband in death in October, 1925. Brother Hooley leaves to mourn his departure, his daughter mentioned above, her husband, and 5 grandsons and 1 granddaughter, and many more distant relatives and friends. A sister, Mrs. Joshua Peachey preceded him in death many years ago. The departed brother was of a quiet disposition, but was helpful in the community, and was very faithful to his church duties, and his had been one of the first cars coming to the meeting house on Sunday mornings when health permitted. Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove meeting house March 29, at 2 P. M. with preachers Aaron Mast, J. L. Mast and J. D. Yoder officiating. Interment was made in the Hooley Cemetery on his old homestead. The large number of people who were present to pay their last tribute of respect to him showed the high esteem in which he had been held. J. D. Yoder.

2-15-1936 Horning. – Etta Heller, wife of Frand Horning, died January 23, 1936, at the home of Christian Martin near New Holland, Pa., from heart stroke; aged 77 years, 3 months. She was born in Erie County, October 9, 1858. Surviving are her husband, 2 sons (David of Bowmansville and Noah of Myerstown), 13 grandchildren, 1 sister (Mrs. Harry Sweing of New Providence), 1 step-sister (Mrs. Laura Weinhold of Reading). One daughter and 2 grandchildren preceded her in death. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her early days and united with the Weaverland Mennonite Church, which faith she kept till death was a shock to all who knew her. She had a stroke about 15 years ago. She was paralyzed, but was able by father’s help to do their own work. Funeral services at the home, Jan. 26. By John Weaver, at Weaverland Mennonite Church by Noah Zimmerman and Joseph Hostetter, at the grave by Frank Horst. Text, II Tim. 4:6-8. Burial in Bowmansville Cemetery.

7-1-1925 Hostetler. – Andrew J. Hostetler was born October 22, 1888, died June 16, 1925, at the age of 36 years, 7 months and 24 days. He was married to Viola Miller (who had her home with her foster parents, Bishop and Sister Joshua King, before her marriage) January 21, 1915. He leaves to mourn his departure a sorrowing widow and two sons, age 7 and 5 years and two half sisters from Allen County, Ind., who were present at his funeral, his parents having preceded him to the spirit world. Bro. Hostetler was a member of the Conservative A. M. Church located near Hartville, Stark County, Ohio and much loved as an honest and upright man by those who knew him. Funeral services held June 12, 1925 at the home by C. W. Bender and at the meeting house by P. V. Yoder and C. W. Bender, in German from Psalms 116:15 and in English from Psalms 23:1-3. Interment in the cemetery near-by. A large number of people attended his funeral from his home community and also adjacent communities.

2-15-1924 Hostetler. – Annie and Paul. A sad accident occurred at Hartville, Ohio, on January 10, 1924 when Annie, wife of Daniel Hostetler with her two youngest children Esther and Paul were crossing the railroad in a Ford touring car, they were struck by a fast W. & L. E. passenger train. Sister Hostetler and son Paul were instantly killed and Esther was badly injured about the skull. She is at the Mercy Hospital at Canton, and is getting along fairly well. Sister Hostetler was a faithful member of the Conservative Amish Mennonite church and was loved by all who knew her. She will greatly missed in the community as well as in the home. This was a sudden shock to the community and one that ought to be a warning to one and all of us, that we should not put it off to serve the Lord until tomorrow. Today is the only time as we do not know which minute our time is due. Annie Miller was born October 23, 1893. Died January 10, 1924. She reached the age of 30 years, 2 months and 18 days. In the year December 25th she was united in matrimony to Daniel Hostetler. To this union were born 4 children, 2 daughters and 2 sons. One son died in infancy and the youngest son Paul, aged 18 months and 16 days, 76

who with his mother left this sinful world in the twinkling of an eye. They leave to mourn a heart-broken husband and father and two daughters Calliste and Esther. She leaves 6 sisters and 5 brothers and many friends who mourn their sudden farewell. May our loss be their eternal gain. Let us all remember the bereaved family in prayer. Funeral was held Sunday, Jan. 13, at 10 o’clock at the King church by P. V. Yoder and J. D. Miller. Burial in the near by cemetery. Mrs. Lydia Miller

12-1-1932 Hostetler. – Clara Mae Hostetler was born to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Unzicker, March 7, 1903, near Roanoke, Ill., and died November 2, 1932, at Shelbyville Hospital; aged 29 years, 7 months and 26 days. She was united in marriage to Ova J. Hostetler, November 26, 1933. To this union were born 3 sons and 2 daughters. An infant son, 3 brothers and 1 sister preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her departure her bereaved husband, 4 children: Alice, Andy, Robert and Mable; father. Mother, 3 sisters: Mrs. Dan Hostetler of Cazenovia, Ill.; Mrs. Herman Hostetler and Mrs. Joseph Hostetler of Shelbyville, Ill.; six brothers, William, of Harvey, Ill.; Andy, John, Elton, Harley and Williard all of Washburn, Ill.; 1 grandfather, August Unzicker and a host of relatives and friends. She united with the early youth and remained a faithful member until death. She was a loyal Christian, a devoted wife and loving mother. She was ill 8 weeks and all that loving hands could do could not save her for God thought it best to take her unto Himself. We can but humbly say, “Thy will be done.” Her death has brought much sorrow, not only to her immediate family, but to all her relatives and friends. But we mourn not as those who have no hope. Funeral was held Nov. 4 at the Mt. Hermon church near Shelbyville, Ill., conducted by the home ministers, Joseph Reber, L. C. Hostetler and Joseph Kennell of Roanoke, Ill. Burial in the cemetery nearby.

7-1-1924 Hostetler. – Dinah Hostetler, maiden name Miller, was born in Holmes or Tuscarawas County, Ohio. She married John Hostetler, living near Elk Lick, Pa., and died at their home June 15, 1924 at the age of about 70 years. Interment took place in the family burial plot on the farm, June 18, after which further services were conducted at the Oak Dale meeting house, by Moses M. and Alvin M. Beachy. The deceased sister was a member of the Amish Mennonite church since early in life, in which communion she died.

8-1-1936 Hostetler. – Emma (Brenneman) Hostetler, wife of John L. Hostetler was born November 30, 1899, in Johnson County, Iowa, and died at the University Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, on July 17, 1936. Age, 36 years, 7 months and 17 days. In her early youth she united with the Amish Mennonite Church, and has always been a consistent, faithful member. On January 6, 1924 she was united in marriage with John L. Hostetler by Bishop G. A. Yoder. This union was blessed with 5 children, Alvin Ray, and an infant son, who have preceded her in death, and 3 living children: Edna Lafena, 10; Vileen May, 6; and John Henry, 5. By her early departure, she leaves to mourn, her bereft husband, 3 children, her mother, Mrs. Ben Brenneman, 3 brothers who are: Ephraim, Simon, and Ezra all of Kalona; 4 sisters who are: Sarah, wife of Omer Swartzendruber of Parnell, Iowa, Barbara, wife of Waldo Swartzendruber, of Wellman, Iowa; Mary and Katie who are at home with their mother; also many friends and relatives. Emma was in failing health for a year or more and last December the doctors told her an operation sooner or later was inevitable, but not until about six months later after much thought and prayer did she and her family decide to submit to this. On Thursday of last week she was finally taken to the hospital where after a delay of several days and a blood transfusion, the operation was performed on Monday morning, July 13, after which she apparently held her own for two days when peritonitis set in and within a short time, God called her home. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, July 19, 1936, at the East Union conducted by A. S. Miller and E. G. Swartzendruber in German and A. C. Swartzendruber in English. Texts, Psa. 86; Isa. 1; Luke 12:40.

11-1-1926 Hostetler. – Emma Miller Hostetler was born February 11, 1878. Died September 2, 1926. Aged 48 years, 6 77

months, 22 days. She was married to Jonas Hostetler, December 12, 1895; thus they lived in matrimony 30 years, 8 months and 21 days. She had been ailing for about two years, which illness in the last few months proved to be cancer of the stomach. After realizing that hope of recovery was in vain she expressed her desire and willingness to be relieved by death, if it so pleased the heavenly Father. She leaves to mourn her departure, husband, three sons and four daughters and numerous other relatives and friends. The funeral was held Sept. 4, at the Griner Conservative Amish Mennonite meeting house, of which congregation she was a member. Funeral services were conducted by Jonathan J. Troyer and J. Y. Hooley, opening remarks and prayer by Manasses Miller

5-15-1933 Hostetler. – John C. Hostetler was born near Salisbury, Somerset County, Pa., October 19, 1860; died at his home, the family homestesd, April 22, 1933; age 72 years, 6 months and 3 days. His wife, formerly Tena Miller, of Holmes County, Ohio, preceded him in death nine years ago. Death came very suddenly. He had eaten a normal, hearty noon meal, had shaved, (the day having been Saturday) and his sister, widow of the late David H. Yoder, who kept house for him, had gone to the cellar and was engaged with some duties there for a while, had heard him move about, but when she returned to the first story apartments he was sitting in a chair unconscious. She endeavored to arouse him, and failing in this called in help. A doctor was summoned, who pronounced his death due to heart failure. He was a member of the Old Order Amish church in which communion he remained faithful to the end. Two sisters, Mrs. Abraham Kinsinger, of near Meyersdale, Pa., and Mrs. David H. Yoder, mentioned above survive, also more distant relatives and friends. (If our information is correct four sisters preceded him, as well as his parents, his father having been dead quite a number of years. Burial took place in the family burial ground on the home farm, April 25. The funeral services, which were largely attended, were held in the Oak Dale meeting house, near Salisbury, and were conducted by the brethren Iddo D. Yoder and Gideon J. Brenneman.

12-1-1931 Hostetler. - Joseph C. Hostetler was born in Lagrange County, Indiana, October 23, 1858. Died at the home of his daughter, near Harrisburg, Oregon, October 23, 1931. Age 73 years, 3 days. He leaves to mourn his departure, his companion, one daughter (Annie, wife of Frank Kropf), 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, also one foster daughter, (Myra, wife of John Kropf), 6 foster-grandchildren, 7 brothers, one sister, and many other relatives and friends and 3 brothers preceded him in death. Brother Hostetler, when 8 years old, with his parents moved to Hickory County, Mo. When 18 years old he gave his heart to God and his hand to the church, and was baptized by Bishop Jacob Kenagy. In 1883 he was married to Mary Werner of Fulton County, Ohio, in which region he resided two and half years after which he moved again to Cass County, Mo. In 1892 Brother Hostetler moved to Oregon, and lived in this state ever since, except 2 years which were spent in his former home in Mo. In all he lived about 17 years near Hubbard, Oregon and 20 years at Harrisburg, Oregon. Brother Hostetler always was in Church and Sunday school work, serving as Superintendent of the Sunday school for many years. In 1922 Brother Hostetler was ordained to the office of Deacon, and served the Harrisburg, Amish- Mennonite church, until he was ordained to the office of Bishop in 1927, in which office he served as long as health permitted. In his last illness he was confined to his bed for about 8 months never complaining that his lot was too hard. He will be missed much in the home and in the church. The funeral was held October, 25, 1931. Services at the house were conducted by the brethren Joe Schrock and John Yoder. Services at the church were opened by the home minister, brother Levi Kropf; opening reading was Eccl. 12:1-7; John 14:1-7. Opening prayer was by Brother Henry Yoder of Portland, Oregon, followed by the brethren A. P. Troyer of the Zion congregation of Hubbard, Oregon, and N. A. Lind of the Albany congregation whose text was Numbers 23:10.

6-1-1921 Hostetler. – Levi Hostetler was born October 4, 1832, in Cambria County, Pa. Died at Harrisburg, Oregon, May 8, 78

1921. Aged 88 years, 7 months and 4 days. When a young man he moved with his parents to Holmes County, Ohio, and after four years they moved to Elkhart Co., Indiana, at which place on March 12, 1854, he was married to Barbara Hershberger. To this union were born 5 sons and 8 daughters; two sons and two daughters and his first wife preceded him to the spirit world. His first wife died April 9, 1912, at Harrisburg, Oregon. In April 1884 he, with his family moved to Cass Co., Mo., where he lived till 1899, when he moved to Hubbard, Oregon. In 1911 he moved to Harrisburg and in October, 1920, to the writer’s home. He leaves to mourn his departure two brothers, one sister, wife, three sons, six daughters, fifty-one grandchildren and forty-eight great-grandchildren. He accepted Christ as his Savior in his youth and united with the Amish-Mennonite Church in which he was a member for more than seventy years. He chose for his funeral text, II Tim. 4:7, and also the hymn, “I’m going home to die no more,” to be used at the funeral. In the church of God in Harrisburg, the funeral was held by Daniel Erb in German and by S. G. Shetler in English, from II Tim. 4:7. Monday at two o’clock, P. M. Then the body was shipped to Hubbard and funeral was held in the Zion Church at ten o’clock, A. M. Tuesday by S. G. Shetler and C. R. Gerig in German and by A. P. Troyer in English. Interment in the cemetery nearby, - by side of mother. Their son, Enos.

8-1-1937 Hostetler. – Pius Hostetler, son of Christian and Magdalena (Hershberger) Hostetler, was born in Elkhart County, Ind., July 23, 1867; died at his home near Shelbyville, Ill., July 2, 1937, at the age of 69 years, 11 months, and 9 days. He was united in holy matrimony to Ella Zook in Mifflin Co., Pa., Feb. 15, 1892. This union was blessed with three daughters and two sons: Katie Blosser, Carrie L. Eigsti, and Ida May Eigsti, all of Shelbyville, Ill,; John E. and Joseph E., Roanoke, Ill. He leaves to mourn his departure his companion, the five children already named, twenty-six grandchildren, five brothers (George, Hubbard, Oregon; Shem; Levi; Milton and David, Shelbyville, Ill.) and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and one sister, and three grandchildren.He accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth and remained faithful unto his death.

1-1-1940 Hostetler. – Samuel A. Hostetler, a life-long resident of the community, passed away at his home, South Walnut St., Belleville, Pa., December2, 1939, at the age of 75 years, 7 months, 13 days. He was the son of Levi and Barbara (Peachey) Hostetler and was born and grew to manhood on the Hostetler farm south of Belleville. In 1896 he married Rachel Stoltzfus of Kansas, who survives. Three brothers and one sister also survive: Jephtha E., Jacob J. and Joshua S. Hostetler, and Mrs. Nancy Yoder, all of whom reside in Belleville. Two brothers preceded him in death, John P. and David Hostetler. He was a member of the Locust Grove Amish Mennonite Church, where funeral services were conductd Dec. 5, by Bishops Aaron and John L. Mast. Services at the home were conducted by Pre. John B. Zook. Interment in the Locust Grove cemetery.

5-15-1923 Hostetler. – Sarah, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Mast) Hostetler was born April 19, 1923; died April 25, 1923, thus being only 6 days old. The funeral was held at the residence of the bereaved parents at Berlin, Ohio; services by Joseph W. Slabaugh and Christian W. Bender. Truly of none have we such great assurance of eternal safety, rest, peace and happiness as of those who pass over the river in infancy. Then may such bereft parents well be consuled.

1-1-1919 Hostetler. – Solomon E. Hostetler died suddenly at his home near Springs, Pa., Thursday, December 12, 1918, at the age of 43 years, 2 months and 19 days. About two months prior to his death he was seriously injured by his team running away at Niverton, Pa., due to being frightened by an approaching locomotive. In his efforts to hold and control his horses the brother 79

unfortunately got in front of the team and was overwhelmed and borne to the ground and afterwards picked up unconscious. After being revived one hand was found badly injured and he was prostrated by shock; but after some weeks he apparently recovered or improved and was able to attend to light duties but was quite hoarse. This hoarseness was evidently due to an absess in the chest brought on by injuries received at time of accident and he rapidly sank and died suddenly, probably having suffered a rupture of the abscess. Funeral was held at Flag Run Amish Mennonite meeting house near Elk Lick. Pa., on Sunday, December 15, and was attended by a large congregation. Services were conducted by Joseph J. Yoder and Moses M. Beachy. The deceased is survived by a very bereaved widow, 2 small daughters, an aged mother, 6 sisters and a number of more distant relatives and friends. He was a member of the congregation in which he died since early in life, and we hope he is at rest.

5-1-1915 Jantz. – On Thursday, April 6, Barbara Jantz was buried at Millwood, Pa., where services were conducted by Amos B. Stutzman in German, and Christian Brackbill in English. She died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Isaac Umbles. Her illness was of short duration. She leaves as her nearest relatives, three brothers but none were present at the funeral. Besides these she leaves a number of nephews and nieces to mourn for one whom they loved so long and dearly. She was never married and died at the age of 82 years and three months.

9-15-1937 Jantzi. – Anna, daughter of Michael and Barbara (Zehr) Jantzi, was born in Wellesley, Ont., August 26, 1889; died ay her home near Pigeon Mich., August 17, 1937, at the age of 47 years, 11 months and 21 days. She leaves to mourn her departure her bereaved mother, one sister (Mrs. Fannie Gascho), two brothers (Eli and Aaron), two nephews, four nieces, all of the home community. Her father and one brother, Christian, preceded her to the great beyond. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior in her youth and became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church, in which faith she peacefully fell asleep in her Savior, in whom she stayed her hope and anchored her soul, especially during the period of much suffering from a complication of diseases, having been bedfast the last eleven weeks. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Earl Maust, and at the Pigeon River Church by Emanuel Swartzentruber and Edwin Albrecht. Scriptures used were Job 3:17; Isaiah 38:1; Psalm 1; Psalm 116:15.

2-1-1940 Jantzi. – Christian B. Jantzi was born in Waterloo County, Ontober, February 26, 1865; died December 24, 1939; aged 74 years, 9 months, 28 days. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his early youth. On October 11, 1892 he was united in holy matrimony to Barbara Wagler. He leaves his beloved wife, two sons and one daughter: Aaron of Wellesley, Allan on the homestead, Mary (Mrs. C. E. Swartzentruber) of Petersburg; also one brother (John of Wilmot Centre), and one sister (Mattie who predeceased him), 11 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral, on December 27, was largely attended by neighbors, friends, and relatives. Bro. Moses O. Jantzi was in charge with preaching by brethren Benjamin Gingerich and Peter Nafziger, at the Steinman Amish Mennonite Church, Baden.

10-15-1921 Jantzi. – Llewellyn Perry, son of Bro. Michael and Sister Alma Jantzi was born December 31, 1920; died near Pigeon, Mich., September 7, 1921 of malnutrition. Age 8 months, 7 days. He leaves father, mother and brther Donald to mourn his early departure. Everything was done to get the child to growing; but it seemed no nourishment would help. He is now free from sickness, pain and death. Funeral services were held September 9 at the Pigeon River church by S. J. Swartzendruber in German and by M. S. Zehr in English.

6-15-1935 Jantzi. – Mattie Jantzi, nee Bender, widow of the late Daniel Jantzi, died April 20, 1935. She leaves to mourn her 80

departure one son, Noah; 1 grandson, Roy; 2 brothers, Daniel of Newton, Ontario, and Joe H., Wilmot; 3 sisters, Lizzie, wife of Chris. I. Zehr; Lydia, wife of Noah Roth, both of Burk’s Falls, Ontario. The funeral ws held at the East Zorra meeting house April 23. Funeral services by Christian Shultz, Jacob R. Bender and Daniel Jutzi.

8-1-1940. - Jones. – Edward E. Jones was born near Shipshewana, Indiana, March 26, 1897, the son of Nathan and Amelia (Kauffman) Jones; died near Middlebury, Indiana, June 8, 1940, at the age of 43 years, 2 months, 12 days. He was married to Leona Eash April 12, 1922 and leaves to mourn his early departure, his deeply bereaved wife; two sons (Daniel E. and Leonard E.); two daughters (Amelia Ruth and Esther Ellen); mother; four brothers (Abraham, Hubbard, Ore.; David; Jacob and Cornelius, Shipshewana, Ind.); three sisters (Mrs. Polly Bender, Kalona, Iowa; Mrs. Millie Overholt, Norfolk, Va.; and Anna, at home). In earlier years he united with the Amish Mennonite Church near Shipshewana, Ind., later transferring his membership to the Conservative group. As husband and father he was loving and considerate, and we cannot understand why he was called away so soon although his life was full of sorrows, disappointments, and sickness. We bow in submission unto Him who doeth all things well. Funeral services were held June 10, Samuel T. Eash, Jonas Miller, and John J. S. Yoder preaching in the meetinghouse, while Manasses Miller and Amos Nussbaum preached in he basement of the same. Texts used, were II Cor. 5; I Cor. 15:35 to end of chapter; John 5:20-30.

1-15-1936 Jutzy. – Barbara (Boshart) Jutzi was born January 28, 1872, in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, Ontario. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite church, of which she was a faithful member to the end. February 16, 1899, she was united in marriage with Bro. George Jutzi, to which union five children were born, two of whom preceded her in death. Her marriage union was broken through the early and sudden death of her loving husband April 29, 1908; her married life enduring only 9 years, 3 months and 13 days; and she lived in widowhood 27 years, 3 months and 17 days. She died August 15, 1935, at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 18 days. She leaves to mourn her departure, 3 daughters: Mrs. Ed. Witzel, Mrs. Joe Jantzi, Mrs. Irvin Zehr; 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers: David and Joel Boshart of Baden, Ontario. Funeral services were conducted by the brethren Menno Kuepfer in German, and by Jacob R. Bender in English at the A. M. meeting house, East Zorra.

5-15-1923 Kanagy. – Jonathan D. Kanagy was born near Port Royal, Juniata County, December 27, 1871; died near Belleville, Pa., April 15, 1923. Aged 51 years, 3 months, 18 days. He was united in marriage with Mary Yoder February, 1902. To this union were born 9 children 8 of whom are living: three boys and five girls. The youngest being less than two years old. Jonathan or “Yonie” as we love to think of him moved in early life with his parents to near Milroy, where he resided a number of years. Later purchasing a farm near Belleville, where he has resided since. He united with the A. M. church in early life and has lived a lotal, devoted life to his God and church, living separate in appearance, in conversation and from the fascinating things of this life which are so alluring to many Christians. The home has lost a loving husband and father, one that was very much devoted to his children which devotion he lovingly manifested. The church and Sunday school has lost a faithful worker, being gifted to sing he used his talent to God’s glory. He served in the capacity of assistant Sunday school superintendent for several years and for many years as a S. S. teacher for which work he was especially qualified. Altho we cannot always see God’s guiding hand and the reason such workers are called from the work and home yet we humbly submit to His will. He dose all things well, and we say with Paul “Oh God how unsearchable are thy judgments and the ways past finding out.” He died of Typhoid Pneumonia being sick about 10 days in which time he suffered considerable pain. He realized his time would not be long, and made arrangements to that effect the day previous to his death. Besides his immediate family he leaves to mourn his loss two brothers, Bishop Eli of this place, Simon of Hesston, Kans., (three brothers preceded him in 81

death), four sisters, Rebecca of Goshen, Ind., Amelia of Greenwood, Del., Mollie of N. D., and Lydia of this place and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were conducted at the Locust Grove meeting house by J. B. Zook, in English, and by J. D. Yoder in German. His remains were laid to rest in nearby cemetery. The bereaved ones have our deepest sympathy. One that will miss him.

12-15-1919 Kauffman. – Bro. David Kauffman was born in Lancaster County, Pa., June 25, 1877; died at the Devel’s Lake hospital September 7, 1919 of blood poison, at the age of 42 years, 2 months, 2 days. He was married to Drasilla Helmuth, December 11, 1902. To this union nine children were born—5 sons and 4 daughters. Funeral was held at the home of deceased near Wolford, N. D., and was conducted by Moses Yoder and Abraham Gingerich. Burial in the Amish cemetery near Mylo, N. D.

12-15-1919 Kauffman. – Sister Elizabeth Kauffman, nee Hostetler, was born near Reedsville, Pa., October 23, 1847. Died at the home of her daughter near Wolford, N. D., November 16, 1919, age 72 years, and 23 days. She was married to Isaac Kauffman December 21, 1871. To this union were born 7 children, of whom 4 survive—1 daughter and 3 sons. One son—subject of sketch above preceded her to the world above. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in her youth and was steadfast to the end expressing herself ready for the Master’s call. Funeral was held November 18, conducted by Jacob Graber and Moses Yoder. Rhoda A. Yoder.

3-15-1934 Kauffman. – Emma, only daughter of Eli K., and Barbara (Smoker) Kauffman died at her home near Intercourse, Pa., February 13, 1934; aged 2 months and 15 days. Death was due to inflammation of the bowels after an illness of ten days. She is survived by the bereaved parents, 2 brothers, Isaac and Elmer; also 1 foster sister, Olive, and four grandparents. The funeral was held at the home Feb., 15, conducted by Moses Riehl and Daniel B. Stoltzfus. An infant brother, John, preceded her to the spirit world two years ago. They blossomed on earth to bloom in heaven. An Aunt.

6-15-1939 Kauffman. – Bernetha Pauline Kauffman, Alden, N. Y., was born May 7, 1931 at Hartville, Ohio, died at the Buffalo City Hospital, May 2, 1939, at the age of 8 years, 1 month, 25 days. She left parents and seven brothers to mourn her departure. Her short illness and death resulted from burns received when her clothing caught fire from an outdoor fire started by several of her brothers. She was rushed to the hospital where she remained only a few days when death relieved her of suffering. Bernetha is greatly missed in her Sunday-school class and in children’s meeting in which she took an active part. Bishop John Bontrager and Pre. Noah Miller officiated at her funeral. Burial at Town-Line cemetery. Among visiting relatives at funeral were Eli Kramers of Meadville, Pa.

3-1-1939 Kauffman. – Mrs. Christian L. Kauffman died at her home on Greenwood St., Belleville, Pa., October 18, 1938. She was the daughter of John and Sarah Kurtz, both deceased, and was born September 21, 1876, thus having been 62 years and 29 days old at the time of her death. She had always been a resident of Kishacoquillas Valley where she was born. Surviving are her husband, a son, Stephen J. and three daughters, Miriam, Mrs. Nelda Peachey; Sadie, Mrs. Leroy Hartzler; and Miss Effie, at home, all residents of Belleville; six grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Swarey and Miss Lizzie Kurtz, both of Belleville. Funeral services were held October 21, conducted at the residence by John B. Zook and at the Locust Grove Church by bishops John L. Mast and E. B. Peachey, the former in German and the latter in English, who brought messages of comfort.

5-15-1929 Kauffman. – Fannie B. Kauffan (nee Smoker) was born October 28, 1852; died of neuralgia of the heart, March 82

26, 1929; aged 76 years, 4 months, 4 days. She united with the church in her youth and remained a faithful member to the end. She was married to Jacob Kauffman in the year 1874. Her husband preceded her in death December 8, 1911. To this union were born 5 sons and 5 daughters. Two sons and one daughter preceded her in death. The following children survive: John H., Bird-in-Hand, Pa.; Mrs. M. P. Stoltzfus, Leola, Pa.; Benjamin, Scalp Level, Pa; Mrs. A. F. King, Gordonville, Pa.; Jacob, Strasburg, Pa.; Mrs. I. M. Smoker, Gordonville, Pa. She is also survived by one brother (John B. Smoker, New Holland, Pa.), 1 sister (Mrs. Amos Lapp, Gordonville, Pa.), 22 grandchildren, 4 great- grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by G. W. Beiler and Moses P. Rheil. Interment in the Goedonville cemetery. By her daughter

4-1-1936 Kauffman. – Jacob Kauffman was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, December 1, 1862; passed to the life beyond March 7, 1936 at his home near Hartville, Ohio; aged 73 years, 3 months, 6 days. He was united in marriage to Mary Lantz in Lawrence County, Ohio, and lived in matrimony 32 years. His wife preceded him in death 17 years ago. To this union were born twin sons. One died in infancy and Andrew, who lived with his father, survives him. He is also survived by two sisters: Mrs. Nancy Zook, Sharpsville, Pa., and Mrs. Fannie Lehman of Lawrence Co., Pa. Bro. Kaufman and son Andrew moved to Stark Co., ten years ago. Funeral services were held at the King Meeting House March 9 in charge of Jonas Helmuth and Henry Sommers. Interment in church cemetery. Bro. Kauffman was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. His many friends will sadly miss him, his hospitality and generosity. Death was caused by pneumonia and complications and he was bedfast four weeks.

7-1-1923 Kauffman. – The funeral of Mattie, daughter of Bro. and Sister Ben Kauffman was held in the Church of the Brethern meeting house near Bird-in-Hand, Pa., June 18, 1923. Sermons were delivered by Daniel and John A. Stoltzfus, the latter using Matthew 18:3, as basis for his sermon. The departed child had been ill for sereral months with some unusual ailment which apparently baffled medical skill in diagnosis and treatment. Her age was 8 years and 27 days. As one of the innocent ones for whom Christ paid the ramson and who was not yet responsible for sins committed we have assurance that the departed one is at rest.

3-15-1936 Kauffman. – Rebecca (Bontrager) Kauffman was born in LaGrange County, Indiana, October 8, 1872, the daughter of Benjamin and Magdalena (Hage) Bontrager; died at her home near Middlebury, Indiana, January 1, 1936; aged 63 years, 2 months, 23 days. In November, 1927 she was married to Samuel D. Kauffman. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, 4 step-children: Aden, Ira, Magdalena and Alice; 2 brothers – Jacob of Elkhart, Ind., and Menno of Kalona, Iowa; 2 sisters – Katie, wife of T. T. Eash. One brother, Samuel and 1 sister, Fannie, first wife of Bro. Kauffman preceded her in death. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in her youth and lived a faithful and conscientious life. Although she has been ailing for a long time her last sickness which was, angina pectoris, lasted only two weeks, during which she suffered greatly at times. But we believe she was resigned to God’s will. She was a lover of song, singing on her sick bed. Funeral services were held at her home by Samuel Hochstetler and Nathanuel P. Miller, reading John 14 and II Cor. 5.

5-15-1939 Kauffman. – Samuel R. Kauffman, Belleville, Pa., died at his home in the early morning hours of March 23; aged 63 years, 10 months, 13 days. For more than 41 years he served this community as clock and watch repairman and was a very proficient and popular workman. Before coming to the village he helped his father, who was a watchmaker also, in his shop on his farm north of Belleville. When a young man he spent some time as a student in a timepiece repair shop in the city of Lancaster. He will be missed greatly in this community, but for the past several months he has had a helper who, we understand, will continue the repair work. He had been failing in health for some time with heart ailment, and for the past five weeks had been quite miserable, but was always able to be out, and the day before his passing he was seen on our streets. He lived alone 83

and not arising on Thursday morning, his helper, Enos Peachey, went to his room and found his body with the “tick” of life gone, but the clocks and watches in his office ticked on. He was the son of John F. and Barbara (Detweiler) Kauffman. In 1905 he married Katie Bawel who died in December, 1906, leaving one son, Alpha B., a babe, a few weeks old. Besides this son, he is survived by a brother, Joshua Kauffman, Froffdale, Lancaster County. Two brothers, Abner and Levi, and a sister, Mrs. Sam S. Yoder, preceded him in death. Four granddaughters are living. He was a member of the Locust Grove A. M. Church where funeral services were held Saturday, 10 A. M., in charge of preachers John Mast and Emanuel Peachey with a short service at his late home conducted by Pre. John B. Zook. Burial was in Locust Grove cemetery.

7-15-1923 Kauffman. – Sarah B. Kauffman died on June 22, 1923, aged 74 years, 4 months, 7 days. She was the widow of John D. Kauffman, the so-called “speeping preacher” who died 9 years and 8 months before. She was sick only 3 days, with locked bowels, and was taken to the Shelbyville, Ill., hospital, near her home where (by her request) she was operated upon and never fully regained consciousness. She was much pleased to know that her recovery was so doubtful, as she preferred to go, but said the Lord’s will be done. She had no children but to many she seemed like a mother, and will be greatly missed in the Church and neighborhood. She leaves three brothers, Samuel, Jonathan, and Uriah Stutzman, and one sister, Mrs. Moses Kauffman of this place. Funeral services at the Mt. Herman Church by the home minister, and S. E. Yoder of Delafield and Joseph J. Kennell of Roanoke, Ill. Preacher Kauffman more than once said, in his sermons, that when he would be over there, then he would be looking for and waiting for his wife to come and after that he would be looking for the Church to come too. Now we believe she has joined him and the Lord may come for His Church any time. May we be glad for the prospect of his soon coming.

6-15-1938 Kemp. – Simeon Kemp, son of Simeon Kemp, deceased, was born in Daviess County, Indiana, where he lived all his life. He was killed suddenly, as he and his fourteen year old daughter were coming home from town. The day was very windy and a tree was blown down, which fell between the team and buggy, a limb striking him on the head, causing instant death. He was 39 years, 4 months, and 23 days old. He leaves his sorrowing wife, with six children from sixteen years down, two brothers, and five sisters. He was a member of the Amish Church in which faith he died. Funeral was conducted by Amos Stoll and Peter Yoder. Interment in the Stoll cemetery. One sister, Mrs. Lizzie Stutzman, Hartville, Ohio, was not present at the funeral. Those present at the funeral from a distance were Mrs. Mattie Yutzy and son, from Illinois; Mrs. Amanda Hershberger, husband and son from Ohio and a car load from Allen County, Indiana.

1-1-1919 Kennel. – Magdalena Kennel was born in Germany, April 6, 1833; died in Wellesley, Ontario, Canada, December 6, 1918; aged 85 years and 7 months. She was married to Christian E. Kennel in 1851, and they lived together 58 years, 5 months and 15 days. Her husband preceded her 9 years and 7 months. To this union were born 8 children, 6 of which are yet alive. She was sick seven months. She leaves to mourn her departure 1 brother, 3 sons, 3 daughters, 24 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and many friends, Funeral was held Dec. 9, 1918; services were conducted by John Gascho and Jacob Lichti. The remains were laid to rest in the Third Line Cemetery.

7-15-1937 Kennell. – Christian A, Kennell, son of the late Christian E. and Magdalena Kennell was born near Wellesley, Ontario, July 21, 1865; died near Crosshill, Ont., May 20, 1937, at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 29 days. On September 14, 1886, he was united in marriage with Barbara Schrag, with whom he lived in matrimony 50 years, 8 months and 6 days. He is survived by his aged companion, 1 son (Dan, Victoriaburg), 6 daughters (Mattie; Clara, Mrs. Samuel Lehman, Castorland, N. Y.; Sarah, Mrs. Emanuel Steinman, New Hamburg; Minetta, Mrs. Samuel Erb, Crosshill; Priscilla, Mrs. Ervin Ropp, Detroit, Mich.) (one daughter died in infancy), one brother (Joe, Wellerley), and 84

three sisters (Mrs. Mattie Lehman; Mrs. Peter Yousey, Croghan, N. Y., Mrs. John Bast, Windsor). All were present at his last illness except the last named, Mrs. Bast. He also leaves 22 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church in which he remained a faithful member, always taking part in the work of the Church and Sunday school. His seat was seldom vacant in church or wherever services were held. He was always in fair health until about five weeks before he died, during which time he bore it patiently. Funeral services were held May 23. Services at the home were conducted by a nephew, Christian Schraf, Zurich, Ont., who read the 90th Psalm; at the Mapleview Church by another nephew, Daniel Jutzi, Tavistock, and by Peter Nafziger, St. Agatha; Daniel Lebold, Wellesley, having had charge of the services at the church. Favorite hymns of deceased which he sang during his illness were “Indem Himmel ist Ruh:, “Wir ziehen nach dem verheiszenen Land”; “We Are Going Down The Valley One by One.” The funeral was one of the largest ever held in the community and the large number who called at his home during his illness and who were present of various faiths from far and near attested the esteem in which he was held. The attendance at the funeral numbered about a thousand people. We rejoice in the confidence that he is free from care and suffering, sorrows, disappointments and trials of which he bore his share, yet he always had a smile for everybody.

8-15-1932 King. – Aaron S., of Smoketown, Lancaster County, Pa. was born August 10, 1872, fell asleep in Jesus, May 31, 1932, after about a 10 days’ illness of pneumonia, at the age of 59 years, 9 months, 21 days. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth and was very much interested in the work of the Church and was seldom absent from services. He will be greatly missed in the home, church, neighborhood, and also by many in sickness, sorrow or bereavement, owing to the unusual activity he manifested in visiting and ministering to such for many years (see James 1:27). On January 3, 1895 he was united in marriage with Lydia (daughter of Joel and Lizzie Fisher) who died Novvember 4, 1900 at the age of 27 years, 1 month, 19 days, leaving 1 daughter, Emma surviving, (Mrs. Harry Erisman, now residing at Los Angeles, Calif.). Several years later (January 4, 1903) he was married to Susie (Zook) Beiler, (widow of Joseph Bealer and a daughter of Henry and Rebecca Zook), who also died March 14, 1913 at the age of 37 years, 6 months, 2 days. Six children blessed this union. (Elmer, Naomi and 2 infant sons died in early years). Two sons survive: Earl and Aaron Z., both at home. On December 21, 1915 he united in marriage with Anna M. Beiler (daughter of John C. and Mary Beiler) who survives him. The following brothers also survive: Christian, Amos, Moses and John King, Lancaster Co., Pa. Services were held June 3, 1932, conducted at the home by John A. Stoltzfus, and at Weavertown Amish Meeting House by Amos B. Stoltzfus in English, Text Heb. 11:10; by Samuel W. Peachey, Geo. W. Beiler, and Ch. King in German, Text Matt. 25:31-41. Interment in adjoining cemetery where further services conducted by John Stoltzfus and John S. Mast. Over 900 people attended his funeral, which was the largest ever held at this place. He was well known, had many friends, and will long be missed; but we look forward to the time “When God again unites the parted.”

7-1-1938 King. – Abraham S. King, son of the late Abraham and Susie (Stoltzfus) King, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., June 18, 1859; died at his home, April 23, 1938, at the age of 78 years, 10 months and 18 days. He was united in marriage with Lydia Smoker, which union was blessed with three sons, and one daughter preceded him in death. The following children survive: David L., Intercourse; Mrs. David K. Beiler, New Holland; Mrs. Abram F. Stoltzfus, Mascot, with whom he had his home; Mrs. Levi Lapp, Gordonville; Emma, and Mrs. Moses King, Strasburg. Thirty grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Jacob K. Beiler, Morgantown, and Mrs. Benjamin S. King, Gap, also survive. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his youth and was a faithful member to the day of his death, when he peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. Death was due to heart trouble. He was sick but a short time, and on the last evening said, “No time to be called away would be too soon.” Grandfather always had a helping hand and labored as long as strength permitted. But the last years his health 85

failed some; grandmother had gone to her rest, and we believe he had many a sad and lonely hour. It was not his characteristic to complain. He will be greatly missed in the home and community. Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Abram F. Stolzfus, April 25, conducted by Bishop Henry Lapp and Aaron Esch. Hymn, “Mein Lebens-pfad lauft zum Ende.” was read by Jonas Ebersole, at the late home. “Herzlich tut mic her verlangen” was read at the grave by Daniel Glick. Burial in Myers cemetery. A Granddaughter.

12-1-1922 King. – Anna, daughter of Milo (deceased) and Lena (Byler) King, was born in Middlefield, Ohio, December 15, 1906. Died September 7, 1922. Aged 15 years, 9 months and 22 days. She leaves to mourn her departure mother, step-father, (Ammon D. Miller), 1 brother, 2 half-brothers and 2 half-sisters. One half-sister preceded her to the great beyond, as well as her father, as already indicated in this notice. Her death was due to diphtheria, her illness lasting about three weeks. She bore her suffering with much patience. On account of quarantine no funeral services could be held, which added to the family’s distress. She was a charming daughter, very obedient and was greatly beloved by parents and many friends.

3-1-1936 King. – Anna Lantz, wife of Bishop Joshua King was born July 3, 1855, passed from this life to the home beyond, February 16, 1936. On February 6, while in her kitchen she fell, on account of a light stroke, and dislocated her hip. Because of her age this could not be entirely put into place. She bore her suffering patiently till paralysis and cerebral hemorrhage ended her suffering. On November 25, 1880 she was united in marriage with Joshua King, in Lawrence County, Pa. To this union was born one son, who died in infancy. They shared life’s joys and sorrows for 55 years, 7 months, 13 days. She united with the A. M. church in her youth and remained faithful to the end. She leaves her bereaved husband, one brother, J. K. Lantz, of Volant, Pa,; two foster daughters – Mary, wife of Rudy H. Byler, Hartville, Ohio, in whose home she died, and Viola, wife of Dan H. Hostetler, Hartville, Ohio. May the Lord richly reward those who open their homes to the homeless. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 18, at the Walnut Grove meeting house by Henry J. Sommers of the home church and Solomon Y. Schlabach of Millersbury, Ohio, from I thess. 4:13-18.

3-1-1936 King. – Annie D. (Roth) King died January 13, 1936, at the age of 66 years, 11 months and 22 days. Death was due to lobar pneumonia, of which she was sick only ten days. She died at the home of Michael Stolzfus, Bareville, Lancaster County, Pa., where she had moved four weeks before her death. She was a member of the Old Order Amish church, and was a native of Ontario, Canada. She was united in marriage with Eli Z. King of Pa., March 1, 1891. He died October 20, 1932. After marriage they located their home in Lancaster County, Pa. Since her husband’s death she lived mostly by herself. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mattie, wife of John Gascho, Huron County, Mich.; Lizzie, widow of Joseph Kropf; Barbara, wife of David Roes; Fannie, wife of Daniel Jutzi; Nicholas; Christian and Jacob, all in Ontario, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 17, at the home of Jonas Beiler, Ronks, Pa., conducted by Bishops Benjamin Beiler and John Beiler. Hymn, “Ich bin deiner mude,” was read at the house by Deacon Jonas Beiler, and “Nun gute Nacht, ihr liebsten mein,” at the grave by Pre. Christian King. Interment in Byler graveyard. Those in attendance from a distance were: Daniel Jutzi and wife, Jacob Roth and daughter Mary, from Ontario, and Amos Roth and Eli Bontrager and their wives from Clarence, New York.

10-15-1934 King. – Benjamin H. King of Buena Vista, Lancaster County, Pa., died in the St. Joseph’s hospital in Lancaster on Wednesday evening, September 12, 1934, after 2 weeks illness of intestinal obstruction; aged 55 years, 8 months and 24 days. 86

He was a member of the Amish church; a son of Jemima and the late Pre. Benjamin King of Ronks, Pa., a step-son of the late Gideon K. Stoltzfus of Gap. Besides his mother he is survived by his wife, who was Mary Fisher, daughter of the late Samuel B. and Barbara (Lapp) Fisher of near Ronks; also the following children: Rebecca wife of Kore Fisher, Beilers Creamery ; Jacob and Christian near Intercourse; Barbara, wife of Jacob Swary, Harristown; Nancy, Sarah, Mary, Ezra, Fannie, Aaron, Salina and Katie at home; also 6 grandchildren, and these brothers and sisters: Jacob, Millwood; Salina, wife of Enos Stolyzfus, Ronks; Sarah, wife of Daniel Zook, Scalp Level; Lizzie, wife of Aaron Stoltzfus Scalp Level, Mary, wife of Christian Beiler, Smoketown. Funeral services were held Saturday September 15 at the Samuel Lapp home conducted by Christian Glick and Bishop Henry Lapp. Text Philippians 1:21-24, Hymn, “Gute nacht, ihr meine Lieben” was read at the house by Deacon Daniel King and “Das Grab ist da” at the grave by Deacon Jonas Beiler. Burial in Beiler’s graveyard near Ronks. Among those present from a distance were Sarah Swary and daughter Lydia, and Rudy Kanagy and wife of Mifflin County, Pa. Aaron E. Beiler

2-1-1939 King. – Benjamin S. King, was born in Union County, Pa.; died at the home of his daughter, Mary, wife of Jonas P. Yoder, Gap, Pa., December 26, 1938, after an illness of a few days of the infirmities of age, aged 79 years, 1 month, and 26 days. He was a member of the Amish Church; a son of the late Bishop Christian and Mary (Stoltzfus) King. He is survived by his wife, formerly Nancy King, and the following named children, in addition to the daughter named above, at whose home he died: Susan, wife of Jacob Stoltzfus, with whom the parents resided until a few days before his death, when they were moved to the Yoder home, on account of a serious accident which befell Mrs. Stoltzfus, while taking wash from the line, when she fell, stricking her head on the edge of the walk, rendering her unconscious for some time; Mattie, wife of Noah Hostetler, Mifflin County, Pa.; Christian; Annie, wife of Amos Zook; Sallie, wife of Dan Fisher; three sisters (Nancy, widow of John Beiler; Mrs. David King and Miss Lizzie King and a brother (Jacob King), all of Lancaster, County, Pa., survive. The funeral was held at the Yoder home December 28, by Pre. Christian Glick and Bishop Henry Lapp. Text, II Tim. 4:6-8. Hymn used “Freue dich sehr, O meine Seele,” read by Deacon Dan King. Burial in Gordonville graveyard. Aaron E. Beiler

11-15-1932 King. – Eli Z. King of Ronks, Lancaster County, Pa. died at his home, on Thursday evening, October 20, 1932, after about a week’s illness of complications, at the age of 66 years, 8 months and 25 days. He was a member of the Amish church and a son of the late Samuel S. and Barbara (Zook) King. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Anna Roth of Canada before marriage. Eli was a kind-hearted and friendly husband and neighbor. Funeral services were held at the home of Pre. Christian King near Ronks, Oct. 25, conducted by Bishop John and Bishop Ben F. Beiler. Text I Thess. 4:13-18. Hymn read at house by Pre. Christian King. Burial in Beiler graveyard near Ronks. A hymn was read at the grave by Deacon John King. Aaron E. Beiler

6-1-1940 King. – Elizabeth A. King, wife of Rufus S. King, passed away at her home in Belleville, Pa., May 8, 1940, at the age of 69 years, 7 months, and 13 days. The cause of her death was heart ailment from which she suffered the past eighteen months. She was a daughter of Gideon and Nancy Peachey, both deceased. She was twice married; first to Menno Kauffman who died in 1902. Her second marriage was to Rufus S. King, who survives, also two adopted children; Naomi E., wife of John E. Kauffman, and Ellis R. Zook, at home. Two aged brothers are living, Jacob T. and Jonas C. Peachey. Funeral services were held at Locust Grove meetinghouse May 11, conducted by John L. Mast in German, and by John Zook and E. B. Peachey in English. She was a faithful member of the Locust Grove congregation.

9-15-1921 King. – John Z. King was born near New Wilmington, Lawrence County, Pa., April 3, 1856, died at his home near 87

Hartville, Ohio, July 28, 1921; aged 65 years, 3 months, 25 days. On January 9, 1879, he united in marriage to Magdalena Lantz, to this union were born 10 children, 3 sons and 7 daughters; 2 daughters and 1 son preceded him to the great beyond. He leaves to mourn a sorrowing widow, 2 sons, 5 daughters, Mrs. Enoch Byler, of Middlefield, Ohio; Mrs. John Lapp, Mrs. Seth Byler, Mrs. Wallace Zook, Mrs. Valentine Schlabach, Jonathan and John King of Hartville; two brothers Jacob of Bellefontaine, Ohio, Joshua of Hartville, Ohio, 37 grandchildren, besides a host of relatives, neighbors and friends. He had not been very well all summer, but had been looking better than a while ago. They were building an addition to their house of late and he was up and around helping as usual. On Wed. evening July 27 he complained of a headache and the next morning he was sick on his stomach, but did not lay down till noon when a doctor was sent for and he pronounced it summer grip, but later they again sent for the Dr., but he peacefully fell asleep, before the Dr. arrived. The cause of death was stated apoplexy. This is again to remind us that we have no abiding city here. On last Sunday he filled his seat in Sunday school and today he filled his casket. How very uncertain life is. He joined the Conservative A. M. church in his youth and remained a faithful member till death. He was a quiet and much loved brother and a devoted father and grandfather, but we hope our loss is his eternal gain. Funeral services were conducted July 31 by Samuel Peachey of Belleville, Pa., and P. V. Yoder of this place where over 400 people gathered to pay their last tribute of respect for the departed. Those from a distance present at the funeral were: Enoch Byler and wife of Middlefield; Jacob King, Simon King and Andrew King and wife of Bellefontaine; J. K. Lantz, Jacob and Andrew Kauffman of New Wilmington, Pa., Crist King and wife, Clarence King and Joseph Miller of Canton; Pre. Samuel Peachey and wife of Belleville, Pa.

3-15-1937 King. – Joshua King was born in Lawrence County, Pa., May 12, 1858; died at his home near Uniontown, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1937; aged 78 years, 8 months and 14 days. On November 25, 1880 he was married to Anna Lantz, who preceded him in death a year ago. To this union was born one son who died in infancy. His health had been failing for a number of years, but he was able to be up and moving about in the house, and had been heard moving about and attending to the fire in his heating stove during the night. In the morning when he failed to appear at his normal time, someone went to his room and discovered that he had died. He was ordained to the deaconship in 1883, and as bishop in 1909. Surviving are two foster daughters, Mary, wife of Rudy H. Byler, with whom he had his home, and Viola, wife of Daniel H. Hostetler, besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by John B. Peachey, Belleville, Pa., Henry Sommers, of the home region, and Otis N. Johns, Louisville, Ohio.

6-15-1928 King. – Lydia, daughter of Isaac L. and Barbara (Stoltzfus) King died of infant trouble, June 1, 1928; aged 9 months and 11 days. (She is the fourth child of this family to die in infancy.) Besides her parents she is survived by these sisters: Sarah, Rachel and Annie; also her grandparents John E. and Rebecca King and Samuel and Rachel Stoltzfus. The funeral was held June 4, at the home, services by Jacob Zook of East Lower Conestoga district, from Mark 10:13-16. The remains were laid to rest in the Myers cemetery.

10-1-1935 King. – Lydia K., wife of Abraham S. King, died August 8, 1935, of typhoid fever; aged 72 years, 1 month, 20 days. She was a daughter of the late Michael and Barbara (King) Smoker, and a member of the Amish Church. She was always present when health permitted. Besides her loving husband she leaves the following children: David, Mrs. Levi Lapp, Emma, and Mrs. Moses King; also 28 grandchildren, 3 brothers and 2 sisters: (Levi, Christian, John, Leah Lapp, and Barbara Umble). She was kind and loving, and will be greatly missed in the home and community. Short services were held at the home Aug. 12, with further services at the home of John Stoltzfus, conducted by Jonas Ebersole and Henry Lapp. Interment in Myers Cemetery.

2-1-1936 King. – Magdalena (Lantz) King was born in Lawrence County, Pa., January 11, 1857; died December 21, 1935; 88

aged 78 years, 11 months, 10 days; at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. K. Lapp near Hartville, Ohio. She united with the Amish church in early womanhood and remained faithful to the end. In 1879 she was married to John Z. King, also of Lawrence County, Pa., where they formerly lived. To this union were born 3 sons and 7 daughters: Ella, wife of Enoch A. Byler of Crawford County, Pa.; Lydia, wife of Pre. J. K. Lapp; Sadie, wife of Bishop S. H. Byler; Amanda, wife of Wallace Zook; Rebecca, wife of Valentine Schlabach; John and Jonathan King, all of Hartville, Ohio, 49 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Pre. Jonathan Lantz, Lawrence County, Pa.; and a sister, Anna who is past 80 years, wife of Bishop Joshua King also of this place; many other relatives and friends survive. Her husband preceded her in death 14 years ago; also 3 of her children. She has been in failing health since early in the fall. The immediate cause of death was acute indigestion. Funeral services were conducted at the King church by Preachers Henry Sommers and Joe D. Coblentz. Interment in church cemetery.

6-1-1932 King. – Margaret J. King, daughter of John and Margaret Miller, was born in Mifflin County, Pa., December 27, 1842, and died May 8, 1932, after a three days’ illness of pneumonia, having reached the age of 89 years, 4 months and 11 days. On January 16, 1866, she was married to Levi King in Lawrence County, Pa., who preceded her in death 26 years ago. She is survived by three children whom she raised as her own: William King, Mrs. C. A. Stevenson of Ambridge, Pa., and Mrs. Dan Hostetler of Hartville, Ohio, the latter being the only one present at the funeral. Also one brother-in-law, Joshua King of Hartville, Ohio, in whose home she died, besides many other relatives and friends. Short services were held Tuesday afternoon, May 10th at the home by Sam Lichty and further services at the King church conducted by Jonas Helmuth and Sam Lichty.

4-1-1937 King. – Mary L., daughter of Christian and Mollie (Lapp) King, was born November 11, 1910, in Lancaster County, Pa., and died March 1, 1937, at the age of 26 years, 3 months and 20 days. She is survived by her parents, one sister, Elsie, wife of John King, and two brothers, Joshua and Ben, all of Lancaster County, Pa. Three brothers preceded her to eternity. She had her tonsils removed Wednesday and Friday had pleurisy, and later developed lobar pneumonia. She was sick about nine days, and was very patient in her suffering. She was a kind and faithful friend and will be greatly missed in home and community. She united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite church in her youth, in which faith she died. Funeral services were held at her brother, Ben King’s home, March 3, conducted by Daniel Stoltzfus and Jacob Lapp, Jr. Burial in Myer’s cemetery.

3-1-1931 King. – Mary, wife of Jonathan King of Gordonville, Pa., died Tuesday, January 20, 1931, of pneumonia. Age 70 years, 9 months and 7 days. She was a daughter of the late Pre. David F. and Sarah Stoltzfus. She was a member of the Amish church. The surviving are her aged husband and the following children: David and John, Gordonville, Mrs. Ben B. Beiler and Mrs. Jacob Beiler near Weavertown and Daniel near Gordonville; also two brothers and one sister; Pre. Daniel M. Stoltzfus of near Gordonville, Mrs, Rachel Lapp, widow of the late deacon John H. Lapp and David L. Stoltzfus of near Beuna Vista. Funeral services were held at the home, January 23, conducted by Pre. Aaron H. Glick and Bishop Samuel Stoltzfus. Text, rev. 14:12, 13. Burial in Ronks graveyard.

6-1-1928 King. – Mrs. Rachel (Esch) King wife of Daniel S. King, died May 9, 1928, in the Lancaster General Hospital of peritonitis, aged 25 years and 4 days. Besides her bereaved husband. She is survived by these children, Lizzie, Barbara, and Jacob, infant son 14 days old, also by her parents, brother and sister, John and Lizzie Esch of near Intercourse, and these brothers and sisters, Mrs. Benjamin Blank, New Holland, Pre. Aaron S., Monterey; Daniel S., John S., both of Intercourse. Benjamin S., Mascot; and Mrs. John A. Fisher of Gordonville; the funeral was held May 12, at her home near Monterey. Services by Jonas Stoltzfus of Conestoga district, and Christian L. Fisher of Pequea district, the latter basing his discourse on John 5:24-28. Sister Rachel was quiet and virtuous, adorning herself in modest apparel with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearl, or costly array; but 89

(which becometh women professing godliness) with good works, growing in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We fine recorded in Proverbs 31-30. “Favour is deceitful and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. We extend our deep sympathy in the sorrow that has come to this family. J. Z. Beiler

12-1-1940 Kinsinger. – Abraham P. Kinsinger, son of Peter and Rachel (Gnagey) Kinsinger, was born in Garrett County, Md., July 17, 1855; died at the home of his son near Salisbury, Pa., October 30, 1940, at the age of 85 years, 3 months, 13 days. He was married to Polly C. Hochstetler, January 12, 1879. To this union were born eight children, five sons, and three daughters. One daughter died in her youth and three sons died in infancy. His wife and son Samuel both died in June, 1934. Since early in life he was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church. He leaves to mourn his departure, his son Urias, at whose home he died, and two daughters, Savilla, wife of Samuel Zook, and Lizzie, single; fourteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren, all of Somerset County, Pa.; also two sisters, Mrs. Savilla Hershberger, Davidsville, Pa., and Mrs. Malinda Kauffman, of near Belleville, Pa., and a number of nieces and nephews. He was taken suddenly ill Saturday evening, October 26, of intestinal trouble from which he suffered much pain by spells. Funeral services were held at the Summit Mills meetinghouse near Meyersdale, Pa., by Bennie Fisher and Joseph J. Yoder, November 2. The family connections present at the funeral were: Mrs. Savilla Hershberger and daughter Della; the former’s son, Milton Hershberger, wife and two daughters, and son Norman Hershberger, wife and two children, and Mrs. Ammon Yoder from Davidsville, Pa., and Harrison Kauffman and Iddo Bender from Belleville, Pa.

10-15-1927 Kinsinger. – Eli Kinsinger was born in Somerset County, Pa., December 7, 1841, and died in Johnson County, Iowa, September 23, 1927; aged 85 years, 9 months and 16 days. He, in his youth united with the Amish Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. On December 22, 1865, he was united in marriage with Susanna Yoder, with whom he shared the joys and sorrows of life exactly 62 years. To this union were born 10 children, Ananias, Catherine, Abner, Fanny, Kores, Menno, Elizabeth, Simon, Ella and John, all of whom, excepting Fanny, who died in infancy, are living in this community. In 1867 he, with his wife, came to Iowa living for a number of years near Sharon Center and later moving to the family homestead, now occupied by his son-in-law Joseph M. Gnagey, which has been his home for the last 46 years. Although he had been ailing for some time, yet he was seriously ill but 10 days with heart trouble and other complications caused by the infirmities of old age. Being bereft of his companion 9 months ago he patiently waited his time never complaining, putting his trust in the Lord and expressed himself as ready to answer the final summons. Besides his 9 children, he leaves 25 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Caroline Handwerk, Salisbury, Pa., and many other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, September 25, 1927, at the West Union Church conducted by P. P. Swartzendruber and E. G. Swartzendruber in English and A. C. Swartzendruber in German. Text used in German, Rom. 8:37; in English, II Cor. 5:1.

4-15-1936 Kinsinger. –John P. Kinsinger, son of the late Peter and Rachel (Gnagey) Kinsinger, was born in Summit Township, Somerset County, Pa., October 23, 1858; died March 21, 1936, at his home near Meyersdale, Pa., at the age of 77 years, 4 months and 28 days. Death was due to heart trouble. He was married to Catherine E. Yoder, January 25, 1881. To this union were born 4 sons and 9 daughters; Noah, Meyersdale; Elias, Kokomo, Ind.; Peter, Norfolk, Va.; Daniel, Meyersdale; Emma, wife of Jost Summy, Meyersdale; Mary, widow of the late John U. Yoder, Grantsville, Md.; Amanda, wife of Amos J. Yoder, Springs, Pa.; Sadie, wife of Albert U. Yoder, Grantsville; Salome, Norfolk, Va.; Katie, wife of Noah Wengerd, Meyersdale; Fannie, wife of Jacob Swartzentruber, Meyersdale; and Nancy, wife of Clarence Yoder, Springs, Pa. One daughter, Lydia, died at the age of two years. 90

His wife Catherine died May 23, 1906. He was married to Katie E. Hochstetler, May 23, 1907. To this union was born one daughter Effie, married to Menno G. Brenneman, Springs, Pa. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, 13 children, 64 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Abraham, Meyersdale; 3 sisters; Savilla, widow of the late Jacob Hershberger, Hollsopple, Pa.; Malinda, wife of Noah Kauffman, Belleville, Pa.; and Amanda, Meyersdale, Pa. He united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite in his youth and remained a steadfast member to the end. He was of a cheerful disposition and bore his affliction very patiently. Funeral services were held at the Summit Mills meeting house, Wednesday, March 25, conducted by Bishop Joseph J. Yoder and Pre. Iddo D. Yoder. Interment in the Yoder cemetery. Those present other other regions were: Peter and Salome Kinsinger, Norfolk, Va.; Elias Kinsinger and wife, Kokomo, Ind.; Milton Hershberger and wife; Norman Hershberger and daughter Erie; Noah Hershberger and daughter Mary; Mrs. Ammon Yoder; Della and Savilla Hershberger and Ammon Kauffman, all of near Davidsville, Pa.

1-15-1922 Kinsinger. – Levi Kinsinger was born in Somerset County, Penna., September 26, 1837. Died of the infirmities of age, December 21, 1921, near Grantsville, Md., at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 25 days. His loving companion and the eldest son preceded him to the land beyond. He leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn his departure, also a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In the prime of manhood he was an exceptiomally robust and rugged man physically and doubtless performed his full share of arduous labor in a period when much of the labor was hand labor. He was a very approachable and neighborly man. He was more conversant and skilled in the arts of his occupation by practice than by theory although he also gave attention to reading but his companion, who became such, early in life, and remained with him until about eighteen months ago, being blessed with good eyes for one of her age and having pronounced inclinations for reading and having also a good memory, but when she was called hence he often expressed the wish that he might also go home. Both were much concerned about present day tendencies and sinfulness in the younger generations of present-day Levi Kinsinger life. May their earnest longings and their prayers unto salvation for their posterity not be in vain, and may their admonitions and their examples as far as they followed the footsteps of their Redeemer be honored and followed is our prayer. There is a touching recollection which comes to the writer’s mind of the example of self-denial in deference to his wife, which the late brother related in one of his conversations. He referred to his desire to visit his western relatives whom he had planned to visit but his wife had no desire to travel but preferred to remain at home but urged him to go. He said he thought over the matter and concluded that as she had with him labored hard to gain a competence and had done her full share in securing the same he would not use a part of those means for his own enjoyment unless she could also enjoy thereof, and he never made the desired visit. The departed brother confessed Christ as his Savior and became a member of the Amish church early in life and died in this connection. The funeral was held December 23, at the Maple Glen or Miller meeting house. Services at the residence were conducted by writer, at the meeting house by Noah Brenneman in German and by the writer from Phil. 1:21 in English. J. B. Miller

6-1-1920 Kinsinger. – Mary, wife of Levi Kinsinger (maiden name, Otto) died at her home south of and near Grantsville, Md., May 12, 1920, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 6 days. Her death was due to the infirmities of age accentuated in heart failure. Her aged husband, three sons, two daughters, sixteen grandchildren and six great- grandchildren survive her departure. One son and two grandsons preceded her into eternity. She lived in matrimony sixty one years. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church Mary Otto 91

early in life and remained in this fellowship unto the end. She was esteemed as one who was actively interested in spiritual things; was evidently desirous to depart this life of care and vanity and enter a condition and existence of rest beyond, as her statements frequently testified; and we rejoice in the hope that her desires were thus realized. She was very helpful and considerate as a neighbor. Funeral which was largely attended, was held at the Maple Glen or Miller M. H., on Friday, May 14. Services at the house by the writer; at the meeting house by N. J. Brenneman, in German from John 17:4 and in English by the writer from II Cor. 5:1-11, followed by remarks by C. W. Bender. J. B. Miller

10-15-1918 Kinsinger. – Mary P. Kinsinger—maiden name Miller—passed from time to eternity at the home of her sisters at Springs, Penna., September 26, 1918, at the age of 56 years, 11 months and 13 days. She was married to Daniel Kinsinger Dec. 4, 1881. Her husband preceded her to the beyond 21 years ago. To this union was born one daughter. The deceased leaves to mourn her departure daughter, son-in-law, six grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral was held at the Miller or Maple Glen Amish Mennonite meeting house near Grantsville, Md., Sunday, Sept. 29 and was attended by a large congregation. Sermons, in German by C. W. Bender, and in English by N. J. Brenneman and J. B. Miller. Her death was due to paralytic and heart affections. She was a member of the congregation in which her funeral was held, since early in life. May peace be hers.

1-15-1924 Kinsinger. – Menno, son of Noah J. and Sarah Kinsinger, died at the home of his parents near Meyersdale, Pa., Dec. 13, 1923. Age 9 years, 1 month, 13 days. The funeral was held at the Summit Mills M. H., Dec. 15, the services being conducted by Noah M. Yoder and Alvin M. Beachy, the latter using the 103rd Psalm as basis for his discourse. Death was due to some injury received in a fall of only a few feet to the ground on the school play ground, we have been told, the fatal accident having occurred only a few days before. This, to the bereaved family unfortunant accident, brought the first visitation of death into the family circle of parents, three sons and seven daughters; yet when the annals and summaries of time and eternity are brought forth and unfolded is there any lot in life more blessed than that of one who has passed from innocent, care-free and joyous children into the incomparable greater joy and happiness in that “Father’s house,” where “are many mansions”. All of these could well say with David, were they permitted to speak to us. “The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage” (Psalms 16:6). And as the word of God declares this, it is authoritive and beyond all question the truth, coming from “the God of all comfort;” and may the grief stricken relatives be thus comforted.

1-15-1927 Kinsinger. – Susanna Kinsinger was born in Somerset County, Pa., July 16, 1843 and died in Johnson County, Iowa, December 23, 1926; aged 83 years, 5 months, 5 days. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite church and remained until death. On December 22, 1865 she was married to Eli Kinsinger, with whom she shared the joys and sorrows of life exactly 61 years. To this union were born 10 childre: Ananias, Catherine, Abner, Fanny, Kores, Menno, Elizabeth, Simon, Ella and John, all except Fanny, who died when a child, are living in this community. She was the daughter of Abner and Fanny Yoder, being the second child in a family of 12 children, 6 boys and 6 girls, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Her brothers and sisters who are still living are: Mrs. Jerry Kauffman, Mrs. Peter Kinsinger, Gideon Yoder, Mrs. Samuel Bender, Mrs. Jacob Christner, John Yoder and Abner Yoder. In 1867 she, with her husband came to Iowa, living for a number of years near Sharon Center, and later moving to the present family homestead which has been their home for the last 45 years. Her death was caused by a complication of influenza and the infirmities of old age. She was conscious until the last hours and expressed herself as ready to answer the final summons. Besides her aged husband, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, she leaves 24 grandchildren, 7 great- 92

grandchildren and many other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Funeral services were held at the West Union Church, December 26, 1926, conducted by A. C. Swartzendruber in German from Matt. 22:42, 44 and by P. P. Swartzendruber and E. G. Swartzendruber in English from Eccl. 12:13-14. Elmer G. Swartzendruber

6-1-1932 Kipfer. – Andrew Kipfer was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, November 23, 1843. He was married to Rachel Oesch, who predeceased him about fifteen years. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. He died April 13, 1932, at the ripe old age of 88 years, 4 months, and 20 days. A family of 4 sons and 2 daughters survive. They are: Menno, deacon in the East Zorra congregation, and Jacob, also of East Zorra, and Solomon of Brucefield, Moses of Kitchener, Mrs. Daniel Schrag of Leonardsville, and Mrs. Samuel Nafziger of Vulcan, Alberta. One son, Daniel, of New Hamburg, also predeceased him ten years ago. He leaves a number of grandchildren to mourn the loss of one who was a kind father and grandfather. Funeral services were held April 16, conducted by Christian Schultz from John 1:11-12. 18; Jacob R. Bender from I Peter 3:4-5; and Daniel Jutzi from Rev. 3: 20. Burial in 16th Line cemetery, East Zorra. D. N. Bender.

2-15-1935 Knepp. – Mary Miller Knepp was born in Johnson County, Iowa, July 23, 1867. Died at her home six miles northeast of Kalona, Iowa, Jan. 31, 1935, at the age of 67 years, 6 months and 3 days. December 12, 1889 she was married to John J. Knepp, living in matrimony 45 years, 1 month 19 days. To this union were born 6 sons and 3 daughters. Two sons, Simon and Maynard, and two daughters, Elva and Lena May, the latter the first wife of Benjamin G. Gingerich, preceded her in death. The survivors are: her bereaved companion, 1 daughter, Amanda, wife of the late John Byler; 4 sons, Eli J., Edwin G., Lloyd O., and John R., all of Kalona; 18 grandchildren and 3 adopted grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. John Hershberger; 5 brothers, Joseph, Joel, John, Manasses, and Benedict Miller, all of near Kalona. At the age of 16 years she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite church and lived a consistent life in that faith to the end. The cause of death was acute influenza complicated with weak heart conditions. Mother Knepp was much concerned about the welfare of her family and always had a desire to attend church and Sunday school services whenever conditions permitted.

12-15-1923 Kropf. – Emma, daughter of Bro. and Sister Solomon Kroft, was born near Pigeon, Michigan, April 15, 1914. Died November 14, 1923; age 9 years, 6 months, 6 days. She leaves to mourn her departure father, mother, one brother and many friends. “Emma’s” life was of short duration. She was sickly the greater part of her life, which sufferings she endured patiently. Funeral services Nov. 16, by D. J. Shetler and S. J. Swartzendruber. Text, Luke 18:15-18. Peace to her ashes.

11-15-1932 Kropf. – Mrs. Elizabeth Kropf, 77 years old, died at 5:45 o’clock Sunday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Niles Yoder, a mile southwest of Goshen. Death, which came suddenly, was attributed by Coroner Eugene Holdeman to cerebral hemorrhage, although Mrs. Kropf had recently been severly injured in an automobile accident. Since the death of her husband, Jacob D. Kropf on January 30, 1920, Mrs. Kropf had been living with her children. On October 14 she was being brought to Goshen by her son-in-law, Niles Yoder, and other relatives, from Akron, N. Y., when the car they were riding in was struck by a truck near Fremont, Ohio. Mrs. Kroft sustained a fracture of the arm and head and neck injuries. For two weeks she was in a hospital at Akron and when it was believed that she had sufficiently recovered, she was drought here last Friday. Apparently she was recovering satisfactorily but Saturday night she collapsed and died early Sunday morning. Mrs. Kropf was born in Lagrange County on March 23, 1855. Since the death of her husband she had lived for three years in Goshen. Surviving are nine children, Mrs. Lydia Yoder, Mrs. Mary Headings, and Miss Luella Kropf of 93

Goshen; Mrs. Amanda Knox, Samuel, Levi and Ezra Kropf of Shelbyville, Ill.; Amos Kropf of Hubbard, Oregon; and Mrs. Emma Yoder of Akron, N. Y.; sixty-fourgrandchildren, and seven brothers, George and Moses Hostettler of Oregon; Sam, Milton, Pius, Levi and David Hostettler of Shelbyville, Ill. Funeral services were held at the Yoder home. John Yoder and Manasses Miller officiated. The body was taken to Shelbyville for burial.

11-15-1927 Kropp. – Mattie Kropp was born in Ontario, Canada, November 26, 1884; died in Huron County, Michigan, October 24, 1927; aged 42 years, 10 months and 28 days. She was married to Solomon Kropp September 24, 1903. To them were born four children, three preceding her in death. She leaves a sorrowing husband, one son, step- mother, one brother, two sisters, four half-brothers and three half-sisters. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church, in which faith she lived until the Lord called her away from this earthly home. Funeral was held at Pigeon River M. H., Oct. 27, conducted by S. J. Swartzendruber in German, using Matthew 13:41-43, and by M. S. Zehr in English, using John 11:25.

7-15-1933 Kropf. – Noah Kropf was born in Hay Twp., Huran County, Ontario, in 1879. Died in a Stratford, Ont., hospital, June 14, 1933. He was accidently kicked by a horse, resulting in a fractured skull a few days previous to his death. He was baptized and received into the Amish Mennonite church in his youth. Funeral services were conducted at the house of mourning, the home of his sister, Mrs. Noah Brenneman, June 26, by Menno Kipfer who read the 90th Psalm. At the church by Christian Schultz from Phil. 4:5-7, and John 11:24-26, and by J. R. Bender from James 4:14 and Luke 12:16-21. He was buried in the 16th line East Zorra church cemetery. He was a son of the late preacher, Christian Kroff. He leaves to mourn his departure three sisters: Mary, Mrs. Noah Brenneman; Nancy, Mrs. C. Roth; and Catherine, Mrs. Joseph Bender. D. M. B.

12-1-1932 Kropf. – Simon Kropf was born near Baden, Ontario, in November, 1875; died in October, 1932. He was married to Barbara Albrecht in 1897, thus living in matrimony nearly 36 years. He leaves to mourn his departure, his beloved companion, four sons: Joseph, Ezra, Alvin, and Albert; six daughters: Lavina, Clara, Fannie, Katie, Barbara, and Lena; also fifteen grandchildren.

5-1-1935 Kuepfer. – Christian. That this world is not our abiding place, that our life is even as a vapor that appeareth for a little while then vanisheth away: that for the hour of death cometh: of these things we were reminded when Deacon Christian S. Kuepfer was so suddenly called to the great Beyond. He was born on a farm thirty-nine years ago, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Kuepfer near Newton, Ontario, Canada; and died at his late residence on the ninth line of Mornington, Ontario, Canada, on the morning of March 4, 1935. He had been ailing for the past six weeks but had only been confined to his bed hardly a week and he had improved a little the Sunday before his death so that his many friends had good hope for his recovery. No one dreamed that the end was so near. But God’s ways are not our ways, and His thoughts not our thoughts. Still we must feel that our loss was the departed brother’s eternal gain, when the angles called him home, Monday morning so suddenly and unexpectedly. His sudden passing came as a distinct shock to all of his many friends and relatives. In his youth he joined the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church and remaining faithful until the end. In the fall of 1921 he was united in marriage to Lena, only daughter of Bishop and Mrs. Henry Albrecht whom he leaves to mourn deeply the loss of a loving husband. In the year of 1931, he was ordained deacon in the church, which duty he fulfilled faithfully. He is also survived by his deeply bereaved father and mother and the following bereaved brothers and sisters, namely; Jonas and Nicholas who reside north of Edgecombe; Eli, of Elma; John, of near Newton; Dan, Allan and Ben at home; (Lena) Mrs. Sol Schmidt of near Kingwood; (Clara) Mrs. Aaron Ebersole of Milverton and (Nancy) Mrs. Joe 94

Steckly of Elma, and many other relatives and friends who mourn his sudden and early departure. Funeral services, which were largely attended, were held from his late residence, at 9:30 A. M., March 6, conducted by Bishop Joseph and John Kuepfer, after which interment was made in the seventh line cemetery. His age was 39 years, 6 months and 10 days. His passing has caused a vacancy in the church and in the home that can never again be filled. But God’s will be done.

8-1-1939 Kyle. – Violet Kyle was born near Oakland, Md., October 4, 1922; died July 5, 1939, at the home of Noah Brenneman, near Grantsville, Md., at the age of 16 years, 9 months and 1 day. She became an inmate of the A. M. Children’s Home early in childhood. She had been temporarily placed into a private home, but was soon returned to the institutional home on account of ill health. She was then placed in a convalescent home, and after improvement of health, was again an inmate of the A.M.C. Home until the the institution was closed when she was taken into the home of Bro. Brenneman, as above stated. She was an invalid for about four years, her affliction having been that of heart trouble with complications. She had supposedly improved in health, but suddenly became rapidly worse not long before her death. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church by baptism, September 5, 1937. She was a quiet, patient, modest unassuming girl and seemingly was greatly concerned as to her spiritual welfare.The funeral was held at the Maple Glen meetinghouse, July, services at the house by Shem Peachey, and at the meetinghouse by C. W. Bender in German, and by J. B. Miller, in English.

3-15-1929 Lantz. – Benjamin Junior Lantz, son of Benjamin and Mamie Stoltzfus Lantz, was born February 7, 1927, died February 16, 1929, aged 2 years and 9 days. His death was due to an attack of Grippe and Measles. He was not considered serious until just a short time before he died. He leaves to mourn, his father, mother, 2 sisters and one brother, namely: Minerva, Melvin and Marian. Two grandfathers and two grandmothers and a host of other friends. Dear Ammon we surely sympathize with you in the loss of your dear nephew for we know in that age they have no sin and are not accountable for what they do and it is hard to give them up, but O, how much better if one can be assured they are safe in the arms of Jesus. Uncle John.

3-1-1936 Lapp. – Annie (Zook) Lapp was born in Lancaster County, Pa., February 12, 1887; died January 5, 1936, at the age of 48 years, 10 months and 23 days, after a lingering illness of over two years from inward cancer and complications. All that loving hands could do was done for her comfort and welfare at all hours of the day and night buring this time of suffering. Then the great Physician, the sympathizing Jesus, came to her relief and she silently passed to the great beyond. We trust our earthly loss is her eternal gain. One of her favorite diversions was to count her many blessings. Much time was spent in reading and prayer. Early in life she united with the Old Order Amish church in which faith she lived and died. On November 22, 1913 she was married to Moses B. Lapp, who survives with six sons and three daughters, who range from four to twenty years in ages. The family is berft of a wife’s council, a father’s help-meet, and a Christian mother’s advice and influence. She testified that to her vision appeared the Book of life and that she was privileged to see her name written therein. Funeral services were held at the home January 7, conducted by Bishops Henry Lapp and Aaron R. Glick. Interment in Myers’ graveyard.

3-15-1931 Lapp. – Anna Mary, daughter of David and Ada (Stoltzfus) Lapp died March 1, 1931, of a complication of ailments after an illness of two weeks; age 8 months. She is survived by parents, one brother, Henry, and one sister, Rebecca. Also by grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lapp and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stoltzfus. Funeral was held at the home of the parents March 4. Services conducted by Jacob Stolzfus and John Beiler. Burial in the Myers cemetery.

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6-15-1936 Lapp. – Barbara E., daughter of the late Daniel and Leah (Smoker) Lapp, of Smoketown, Lancaster County, Pa., born April 4, 1904, was instantly killed in an automobile accident early Friday morning April 17, 1936, at the age of 32 years, 13 days, 13 days. Her tragic death was a shock to all who knew her. Barbara suffered a fractured skull in an automobile accident about 12 years earlier, from which however she recovered, and was very diligent in providing for her mother, who lived with her, and survives her, also 3 brothers: Amos, Jacob and Daniel. She was a member of the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Congregation. Funeral services were conducted at the late home, and at the Weavertown Church, Sunday, April 19, 1936, by Amos B. Stoltzfus (in English), and George Beiler, John A. Stoltzfus, Aaron B. Stoltzfus and Isaac G. Kennel (in German). Text. II Cor. 4:16, 5:10. Hymns read were “Wann wir in hochsten Noten seyn:” mein Herz, sey zufrieden;” and Gott lod, die Stund ist kommen.” Interment in Gordonville Cemetery.

1-15-1932 Lapp. – Daniel L., (son of the late Michael and Rebecca Lapp) of Smoketown, Lancaster, Pa., was born February 27th, 1868; died November 12th, 1931 of heart failure, aged 63 years, 8 months, 15 days. On December 17, 1901 he was united in marriage with Leah K. Smoker, who survives him, also the following children: Amos, Barbara, Jacob and Daniel, Jr., (One daughter, Rebecca, preceded him into eternity April 16, 1915). He is survived by one sister: Lizzie Lapp of near Intercourse, Pa. “Dannie” was of a peaceful, quiet disposition, with a smile for everyone and was loved by all who knew him. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. We believe our loss is his eternal gain. Short services were conducted at his late home November 14, 1931 by George W. Beiler, with further services at Weavertown Amish Meeting House conducted by Moses P. Riehl and John A. Stoltzfus—Text Rev. 14:12-13. Interment in Gordonville Cemetery.

1-1- 1930 Lapp – Emanuel, son of Samuel and Susan Lapp died at the home of his parents near Buena Vista, Lancaster Co., Pa., December 2, 1929, of complications, at the age of 10 months and 7 days. Funeral was held at the home, Dec. 5. Services by Pre. Stephen F. Stoltzfus of Upper Millcreek district and Bishop Andrew Mast of Illinois. Text, Mark 10:13-16. Burial in Lapp’s graveyard near Buena Vista. Besides the parents the following brothers and the sisters survive: John, Lydia, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Samuel, Leroy, Miriam, Elizabeth, Amos, Isaac, all at home. Another son, Jonas, preceded him in death March, 1912. Also the following grandparents survive: John Lapp and wife of Buena Vista, and Lydia Lantz, widow of the late Jonathan Lantz of Scalp Level, Pa. Aaron E. Beiler

5-1-1940 Lapp. – Emanuel, son of David and Ada (Stoltzfus) Lapp, was born June 19, 1936; died April 2, 1940, at the age of 3 years, 9 months, and 17 days. He is survived by his parents, and the following brothers and sisters: Henry, Rebecca, Sara, Eli, and David. One sister preceded him in death. His grandparents, Henry Lapp and wife and Henry Stoltzfus and wife and his great- grandmothers, Mrs. Rachel and Mrs. Sarah Stoltzfus, also survive. Funeral services were held at the home April 5, conducted by Amos Lapp and Elam Stoltzfus. Text: Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Interment was made in the Myers cemetery near Bareville.

12-1-1932 Lapp. – Isaac Lapp, son of Pre. John K. and Lydia (King) Lapp was born March 27, 1909. Died October 29, 1932; aged 23 years, 7 months and 2 days. He resided with his parents near Hartville, Ohio. His death was due to an accident while on his way home from work, on his bicycle Saturday evening shortly after 6 o’clock. An automobile, traveling at great speed and going the same direction that he was going hit him, killing him instantly. His skull, one arm and one leg were fractured. The accident happened in front of S. H. Byler’s home. (Mrs. Byler is an aunt of the deceased.) The shock of his death came like a thunderbolt from a clear sky. He was taken to the Bogard funeral home in Hartville and prepared for burial, and brought home on Sunday evening a 96

corpse where he had left Saturday morning hale and hearty. “Surely in life we are in the midst of death.’ The funeral was largely attended at the Walnut Grove church on Tuesday, November 1. Services were conducted by Sam Lichti and John Y. Peachey from Mifflin Co., Pa. He is survived by his father, mother, aged grandmother, 2 brothers: Alva and Andrew, 5 sisters: Rebecca (wife of Jerome Overholt), Sarah, Elsie, Rachel, and Ina Mae. He accepted Christ as his Savior several years ago, and was faithful to the end. We cannot understand why one so young and in the bloom of life must be called away so suddenly, and others, afflicted, feeble and longing to go to their long home, still are here.

2-1-1931 Lapp. – George, only child of Emanuel and Lydia (Stoltzfus) Lapp, died, at the house of his parents, near Intercourse, Pa., after a weeks illness of pneumonia, January 4, 1931, at the age of 11 months and 3 days. His parents and both grandmothers survive to mourn the early departure of this little sunbeam. The funeral was held Jan. 7. Brief services at the home were conducted by Moses Riehl, after which the general funeral services were conducted at the Weavertown Amish meeting house by John A. Stoltzfus and George Beiler. Text Mark 10:13-16. The body was laid to rest in adjoining cemetery. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Amos King and wife, and Fannie and Orie King of West Liberty, Ohio. On Wednesday the remains were taken to Lawrence County, Pa., for burial. A number from here accompanied the body to its resting place. We need not mourn as for those who have no hope.

6-1-1931 Lapp. – Jacob, son of Amos and Lydia Lapp died May 7, 1931 of Lobar Pneumonia of which he was sick three weeks. His age was 6 months and 22 days. His parents, one brother and sister and grandparents survive. Funeral was held May 9, conducted by Pre. Christian Fisher and Pre. Jonas Ebersol.

2-1-1931 Lapp. – Deacon John A. Lapp of near Beuna Vista, Lancaster County, Pa., died January 15, 1931, after an illness of four days of cerebral hemorrhage, at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 7 days. He was a member of the Amish church, in which he served as a deacon for 47 years. The survivors are; his aged widow, who was Rachel Stoltzfus before marriage, and the following children; David, near Millwood; Moses, on the home farm, and Mrs. David Fisher of near New Holland; also sixteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one brother, Deacon Amos Lapp of near Gordonville. The funeral was held at the home, Saturday, January 17, conducted by Pre. Christian Glick of Lower Pequa and Bishop Samuel Stolzfuf of Conestoga districts. Text II Tim. 4; 6-8. Burial in the Kurtz graveyard near Spring Garden. Aaron E. Beiler

4-15-1924 Lapp. – Lydia, daughter of Christian and Levina (Miller) Lapp, died very unexpectedly March 29, 1924, aged 1 year, 3 months and 1 day. She was the fifth of our brother and sister Lapp’s family to depart this life. Her funeral was held March 31. Services were conducted by Benjamin Beiler of Ronks, and Daniel Stoltzfus of Gap, from Mark 10:14-16. The remains were laid to rest in the Millcreek Cemetey.

3-15-1934 Lapp. -Rachel, widow of the late Deacon John H. Lapp of near Beuna Vista, Lancaster County, Pa., died at her home on Thursday evening, February 22, 1934, after a few days illness of a complication of diseases; aged 76 years and 6 days. She was a member of the Amish church, a daughter of the late Pre. David F. and Sarah (Mast) Stoltzfus. She is survived by the following children: David, Kinzer, Moses, on the home farm where she died; and Arie, wife of David Fisher of New Holland; also 20 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and 2 brothers – Pre. Daniel M. Stoltzfus of Gordonville, R. 2, and David L. Stoltzfus, Gap, R. 1, Pa.Three sisters and one brother preceded her in death, as follows: Anna and Sarah at home; Mary, wife of Jonathan King and John D. of Gap. Funeral services were held at the late home on Monday, Feruary. 26, conducted by Pre. Samuel Peicht and Bishop Noah Yoder of Mifflin Co., Pa. Text, I Cor. 15:12-26. Hymn - Mein Lebensfaden lauft zum Ende, read at the 97

home by Deacon Levi Kanagy of Mifflin County, and Christus der ist mein Leben, at the grave by Pre. John Lapp of Gordonville. Burial at the Kurtz graveyard near Spring Gardens. Aaron E. Beiler

9-15-1940 Lapp. – Sarah Lapp, daughter of Bishop Samuel, and the late Sarah Stoltzfus, was born near Morgantown, Pa., March 28, 1887; she was instantly killed in an automobile accident July 26, 1940; age 51 years, 10 months, and 24 days. She, with her husband, had been visiting friends in Delaware where the accident occurred. She united with the Old Order Amish Church in her youth and remained a faithful member until her death. She will be sadly missed in the home, by her many friends and in the community. She always had a smile for every one she met. She was united in marriage to John Lapp November 26, 1907, who survives her. To this union seven children were born, two of whom died in infancy. Those who survive are Amos; Samuel; Annie, Mrs. Gid Stoltzfus; Mattie; and Jonas at home. She was a member of a family of twenty children. Four brothers and one sister preceded her in death in childhood. She is survived by her stepfather, seven brothers, and seven sisters, and also by a number of grandchildren. Funeral services were held at her home near Gordonville, Pa., July 31, 1940, conducted by John Hostetler, of Delaware, and by John Renno, of Mifflin County, Pa. Her funeral was largely attended. It is estimated there were over eight hundred people present. Interment was made in Gordonville cemetery.

10-15-1930 Lapp. - Stephen B., son of Lydia Z. and the late Deacon Christian B. Lapp was born near Ronks, Lancaster County, Pa., December 6, 1909. Died in the Lancaster General Hospital September 25, 1930; aged 20 years, 9 months and 19 days. The survivors are his bereaved mother and the following step-brothers and sisters: John F. Lapp, Fishtown; Mrs. Menno Fisher, Gordonville; Mrs. Menno Fisher, Gordonville; Mrs. Amos Kauffman, Fishertown; and Mrs. Christian M. Lapp, Ellsworth’s Store. The funeral was held at the house of his step-brother, John F. Lapp, Saturday, September 27, conducted by John Hostetler of Dover, Dela., and Jonathan Smoker. Text, Mark 12:1-11. Burial at Gordonville graveyard. A large congregation of friends assembled out of respect unto the departed among whom were nearly two hundred young people. Stephen was employed as a farm hand by Amos H. Fisher near Paradise. On September 23 he was working in the barn and fell, falling about fourteen feet and landing on his head after which he was in semi-conscious condition. He was hurriedly taken to the hospital, where it was found that his injuries resulted in fracture of the skull, and he lingered until the morning of the 25th when he died. Doctors and nurses and the praying mother all put forth their efforts, but God in His mercy called his soul to that home far above. Stephen was an only son, a dependable and serviceable son to his mother. Yes, we may well say with Paul, “Oh God! How unsearchable are thy judgments and thy ways past finding out.” He was a member of the Old Order Amish church and a faithful young brother.

2-15-1936 Lapp. – Verna May, daughter of Samuel S. and Susie (Glick) Lapp of near Gordonville, Lancaster County, Pa., died Thursday morning, January 30, 1936, after a few days’ illness of infant trouble ; aged 4 months and 3 days. Besides the parents, she is survived by the following brothers and sisters : Melvin, Anna Mary, Jacob and David, all at home. Also the following grandparents : Jacob Glick, near Bards Crossing ; Isaac S. Lapp of Intercourse ; also a great- grandmother, Mrs. Katie Stoltzfus, widow of the late Jonas Stoltzfus of near Bareville. A grandmother, Mrs. Annie Glick died December 7, of this winter, aged 56, and also a grandmother. Annie Lapp died a few years ago. Brief funeral services were held at the late home, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1, with further services at the Weavertown meeting house, conducted by John A. Stoltzfus and George Beiler. Text, Mark 10:13-16. Hyms: Nunlieg ich armes Wurmelein, and, Ich war ein kleines Kindlein, were read by Aaron Stoltzfus. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

6-15-1919 Lee. – Laura (maiden name Speicher) widow of the late Christian F. Lee, passed from time to eternity at her late home near Springs, Pa., on July 1, 1919, at the age of 60 years, 5 months and 10 days. Her death was due to general 98

decline caused by a paralytic stroke about four years ago. Three sons and three daughters survive, and other more distant relatives. Funeral was held at the Miller or Maple Glen Amish Mennonite meeting house, near Grantsville, Md., July 3. Funeral sermon by C. W. Bender in German from Rom. 6:23 and by H. E. Miller in English from I Cor. 15:26. Deceased was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. We hope she is at rest.

5-15-1924 Lee. – Daniel Lee was born November 11, 1845, in Somerset County, Pa., died May 6, 1924, at the home of his niece Mrs. Lizzie Shrader, near Springs, Pa., after a lingering decline and illness of some years due to an injury received in an accident while laboring in a coal mine some fifty years ago. His age was 78 years, 5 months and 25 days. He was a man of remarkable physical constitution; at the time of his injury in youth, the attending surgeon pronounced his case hopeless, but in spite of his serious injuries and while at times enduring excruciating pains he survived to a ripe old age and performed many a day’s hard manuel labor. He united with the Amish Mennonite church as a young man and died in the communion of the faith. At one time he was a minister of the gospel, but for many years, through unfortunate difficulties and circumstances he was not in the activities of his calling though he frequently Daniel Lee deplored the circumstances which deprived him of the ministerial functions. He was married to Susan Kemp, who died in 1920. An adopted daughter, one sister, Mrs. Daniel D. Yoder of near Dover, Delaware and a number of more distant relatives survive. The deceased brother had expressed himself as resigned to depart whenever that time should come. The funeral was held at the Maple Glen or Miller meeting house, near Grantsville, Md., May 8. Interment in the adjacent cemetery. Services were conducted at the home of the deceased by C. W. Bender, and at the meeting house by Noah Brenneman in German from Rev. 22;14 and by J. B. Miller in English from the 62nd Psalm.

6-15-1920 Lee. – Susanna, Maiden name Kemp, wife of Daniel Lee, died at her late home at Springs, Pa., May 31, 1920 at the age of 62 years, 1 month and 10 days. Her death was due to general cancerous condition. She had an operation for removal of cancerous development more than two years ago from which she recovered sufficiently to again engage her domestic duties but the invidious malady again developed in a generalized form and after much suffering which she patiently endured, she was relieved by death. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church early in life and died in the hope and consolation of the religion of Christ. Funeral was held at the Maple Glen or Miller M. H. near Grantsville, Md., on Wednesday, June 2, and was very largely attended. Services at the home by C. W. Bender; at the meeting house by J. B. Miller in German from Rom. 8:17-18 and by Noah Brenneman in English, text Phil. 1:21. Husband, two brothers and two sisters of deceased sister’s immediate family survive; also a foster-daughter who is of no blood kinship.

7-15-1935 Lehman. – Althea, daughter of Benjamin and Emma (Martin) Lehman, was born in Lewis County, N. Y., April 28, 1917; died at the home of her parents near Kirschnerville, June 10, 1935, at the age of 18 years, 1 month, 18 days. Besides her parents she is survived by one sister, Vera; and four brothers: Reuben, Nevin, Myron, Niles, and Everett, and by her paternal grandparents, brother and sister Christian Lehman. One brother preceded her in death. Her sickness, though brief was not without suffering, which she bore with Christian patience. She always had a smile for everyone, then peacefully passed away to be with her Redeemer. While it is hard to give our loved one we humbly bow to Him who knoweth best in all things, and in submission say, “Thy will be done.” Thus ended the earthly life of one who won a place in our hearts by her quiet, gentle and friendly ways. Our hearts are greatly saddened by this loss, but we mourn not as those who have no hope. We believe she budded on earth to bloom in heaven. And notwithstanding our sense of loss may we say. “The Lord gave; the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.” She united with the A. M. church about a year ago and was a faithful member. Services were conducted at the home by Joseph Lehman and at the meetinghouse by Christian M. Nafziger and Chris. Ressler. 99

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12-1-1939 Lehman. – Anna M., wife of Andrew Lehman and daughter of the late Andrew B. and Mary (Moser) Zehr, was born at Croghan, N. Y., December 9, 1876; died at the home in Beaver Falls, N. Y., November 2, 1939, at the age of 62 years, 10 months, 23 days. She was married to Andrew Lehman, December 14, 1896. The union was blessed with 8 sons and 1 daughter; also 12 grandchildren, of whom 2 preceded her in death. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth, and united with the Amish Mennonite Church to which she remained faithful until the Master called her. Her seat was seldom vacant in church as long as health permitted. She had been in declining health for the past four years and was bedfast nearly two years, without murmuring or complaining. Many were the prayers offered in behalf of her recovery, but God called her to her eternal abode. She was afflicted with hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure which proved too much for her physical resistance and she triumphantly passed away. She was of a very quiet disposition, and was at all times a credit to her community. Her love for her children was marked, and she always greeted them with a smile and a cherry word, as long as health permitted. Those left to mourn are: husband and the following eight sons: Andrew; Ezra; Kenneth, Lowville, N. Y.; Arlon, Watertown, N. Y.; Vernon; Stanley, Croghan; Seth, Beaver Falls; Merle and daughter Leona, Mrs. Lloyd Steinman, at home; also the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Joseph Lehman, Croghan; Mrs. Christian Yancey and Mrs. Edward Yancey, Lowville, N. Y.; Joseph J. Zehr, Croghan; Daniel and Aaron Zehr, Lowville, and John Zehr, Alden, N. Y. Her brother Andrew preceded her in death about a year ago. Funeral services were held November 5, at 2 P. M., at the Croghan meetinghouse; services at the home by Allen Gingerich and at the meetinghouse by Lloyd Boshart and Joseph Lehman. Text, Prov. 31:10. Interment in adjacent cemetery.

8-1-1932 Lehman. – Catherine (Zehr) Lehman, wife of Simon W. Lehman of Beaver Falls, N. Y., died July 5, 1932. She was born May 7, 1874, and thus was 57 years, I month and 27 days old. The immediate cause of her death was pneumonia, after an illness of two weeks. Early in her girlhood she united with the Amish Mennonite church of which she remained a faithful member until death. All that doctors and medical aid could do was done, but she passed to her reward. In her death her husband loses a faithful companion, her daughter a devoted mother, and the church an earnest Christian worker. Her mother, now past 90 years old, had her home with her for the past fourteen years, and she will be greatly missed by her. (In personal letter the information is given that the aged mother has her home now with another daughter.-Ed.) We are again reminded that we have no continuing city here. The apostle tells us “we seek one to come.” The departed sister leaves her sorrowing husband, one daughter, her aged mother, four brothers and four sisters to mourn her departure. Her father, one son, four sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Many relatives and friends assembled in love and respect to the departed sister and in sympathy with the bereaved ones, at the funeral which was held July 8 at the Conservative A. M. meeting house, near Croghan, N. Y.; services by J. J. Zehr and C. M. Nafziger. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

12-1-1939 Lehman. – Clark Duane, little son of Samuel and Clara (Kennel) Lehman, died in the Lowville Hospital, New York, October 2, 1939, where he had been a patient for only several hours. The cause of his death was intestinal flu. He will be greatly missed in the home. Seven brothers and five sisters, in addition to the parents, are left in the home; also his paternal grandparents, Christian Lehman and wife, New Bremen, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Christian Kennel, of Ontario. Funeral services were held at the home by Allen Gingerich, at the Croghan meeting house by J. J. Zehr and Jacob Gingerich. Interment in adjoining cemetery. 100

3-15-1928 Lehman. – Fanny Lehman, daughter of Henry H. Miller, was born 3 miles southeast of Middlebury, Indiana, February 11, 1845. She lived on the farm where she was born all her life, and has been the oldest native resident of the township for a number of years. She was married to David D. Lehman, April 16, 1874, who preceded her in death, Nov. 9, 1921.To this union were born 3 children, Henry of St. Paul, Oregon, Polly, wife of Benjamin S. Miller, and Lizzie, wife of Jacob D. Miller, both of Middlebury, Ind., 15 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. All her posterity are living except 1 great-grandchild which died in infancy. She died February 29, 1928; aged 83 years, 18 days. She united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church in her young years in which she was a faithful member until death which came peacefully. Funeral at the home, March 3, 1928 by Moses Miller, Eli J. Bontrager and D. D. Miller. Interment at Yoder cemetery. H. C. Lehman

11-1-1934 Lehman. - Lena (Zehr) Lehman was born February 17, 1906: died at Beaver Falls, N. Y., September 12, 1934, at the age of 28 years, 6 months, 27 days. She was united in marriage with Ervin Lehman, August 19, 1924: lived in matrimony 10 years. To this union were born three daughters: Mary, Susanna and Verna; and one son, Clarence, who with the heart-broken husband mourn the death of a devoted and loving wife and mother. She accepted Christ in her youth and remained faithful until God called her away. She had been afflicted a number of years with tuberculosis. Truly we have reason to believe that she trusted in the Lord as her Saviour: and she was enabled to ever maintain that smiling demeanor during her affliction. She never murmured nor complained but bore her lot contentedly. We, with her husband and family, feel keenly the loss of the departed sister. But our tears of sorrow are mingled with tears of joy in her departure. For we sorrow not as those who have no hope. Besides the immediate family, her death is mourned by her aged mother, four brothers and two sisters. Her father, four brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Croghan meeting house, September 14. Services were conducted by C. M. Nafziger and Joseph Lehman. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

11-1-1929 Lehman. – Magdalena (Schrag) Lehman departed this life Tuesday September 3, 1929 at 5 P. M. She was born in Baden, Ontario, March 11, 1867, a daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Zehr) Schrag. On October 23, 1890 she was united in marriage to Simon F. Lehman, who survives her. Also 2 sons, Benjamin and Jacob; 5 daughters, Mrs. Chris Youncy. Mrs. Daniel Zehr, Mrs. Ernest Zehr, Mrs Sam Jantzi and Helen Lehman. Two daughters preceded her in death. She united with the Amish church in early youth and was a faithful member until death. She was a patient sufferer for many years with diabetes and gallstones. Although her health was poorly, her death came as a shock as she had been feeling better and did her work as usual and ate a hearty dinner when she was stricken with cerebral hemorrhage which caused a state of coma from which she did not rally, but died the next day. She was prepared to go and had expressed her willingness to go and dwell with her Savior. Her funeral was largely attended at the church at Croghan and burial in the church cemetery. Services were conducted by Joseph Lehman and Joseph Zehr. Her favorite hymns, “NimmJesu Meine Hande und fuhre Mich,” and also “Die Welt ist Meine Heimat nicht,” and “Oh I love to talk with Jesus” were sung at the funeral. She will be greatly missed in the community and church, but our loss is her gain.

1-1-1932 Lehman. – Simon F. Lehman was born in Lewis County, New York, July 18, 1864. Died December 15, 1931. Age 67 years, 4 months and 27 days. He was united in marriage with Mattie Schrag, from Baden, Ontario, who preceded him in death two years ago. They were blessed with a family of nine children, of whom seven survive; also eight grandchildren, one brother and five sisters, all in New York. Bro. Lehman united with the Amish Mennonite church 101

in his youth and lived an exemplary Christian life. Funeral services were held at the A. M. church at Croghan, N. Y., December 18, conducted by Pre. Joseph Lehman in English, text II Tim. 4 and by Bishop Christian M. Nafziger in German, text Heb. 4. Interment in near-by cemetery.

6-15-1930 Leichty. – Jacob Leichty was born in Allen County, Indiana, May 20, 1863. Died May 14, 1930, of complications of diseases; aged 66 years, 11 months, 24 days. He had been in ill health for about 2 years and suffered much at times and often expressed peace with his Savior and his readiness to go as soon as the Lord was through with him here. He accepted Christ when a young man and was a member of the Conservative A. M. Church at the time of his death. Surviving him are 5 sons, as follows: John J. and Daniel of Newton Co., Ind., Samuel of this vicinity and Peter and David at home; and 10 grandchildren; also three brothers, Peter, John, and Daniel Leichty of Grabill, Ind. His wife preceded him in death Feb. 10, 1929. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, May 16, conducted at the home by John J. S. Yoder and at the Griner M. H. by Manasses Miller. Samuel T. Eash and D. J. Johns. Texts Rev. 21 and Rev. 3:5.

7-1-1939 Leis. – Fanny Leis (nee Schmidt) was born in Wellesley, Ontario, January 7, 1894; died at her home in Milverton. Ontario, June 2, 1939, at the age of 45 years, 5 months, 12 days. She was united in marriage to Christian L. Leis, December 4, 1913, and lived in matrimony 15 years and 17 days. This union was blessed with four sons and one daughter. Her husband, two sons, and one daughter preceded her in death. She lived in widowhood over ten years. She leaves to mourn her departure two sons and one daughter (Lloyd, Lorne, and Emma), her parents (Daniel B. C. Schmidt and wife), a sister (Mrs. Solomon Bast) all of Milverton, and her mother-in-law (Mrs. Christian Leis) of Crosshill. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in youth and remained faithful to the end.

2-1-1939 Leis. – Joseph Leis, Sr., was born December 12, 1852, at the Leis homestead one-half mile west of Wellesley, Ontario, on the farm now owned by Elmer Brenneman. He died at his home in Wellesley, December 26, 1938, at the age of 86 years and 14 days. He was twice married, his first wife having been Catherine Roth, daughter of Christian and Katie (Lichti) Roth, of Wellesley Twp., who predeceased him forty-two years ago. He was later married to Lena Schwartzentruber of Tavistock, and he occupied the homestead until he retired eleven years ago when he moved to the village of Wellesley. Having been afflicted with the infirmities of age he spent over a year in bed, during which time he gave many a good advice to his family. He was a kind and loving father. We often heard him thank God for the many blessings which were bestowed upon us all. Thus he lay patiently and thankfully waiting for God to call him to his heavenly home, and at which call he passed away peacefully to the great beyond. Surviving are his wife and family of six sons and six daughters: Solomon, Rudy, Katie, Mrs. Jacob Lichti; Mattie; Fannie; Joseph; Edith, Mrs. William Jantzi, all of Wellesley; Nancy, Mrs. Joseph Kropf, Mornington; Lydia, residing with Mrs. Kropf; John, New Hamburg; Sydney of Linnwood; and Elmer of Chatam; also twenty-six grandchildren; sixty great-grandchildren; four brothers (Menno; Daniel and Jacob of Wellesley, and Solomon of Baden). Four brothers and four sisters predeceased him (Noah, John, Christian, David, Mattie, Katie, Barbara, and Fannie). The funeral was held at the Maple View A. M. meetinghouse, 3rd Line, Wellesley. Services were conducted by Bishop Daniel Lebold, Pre. Sam Leis and Pre. Sam Schultz of Wellesley. Interment in adjoining cemetery. The pall bearers were Ed. Miller, Henry Schantz, Roth, Jonathan Lichty, Willian Gremm, and George Bast.

1-1-1937 Lengacher. – Anna Lengacher, daughter of Peter and Anna (Graber) Lengacher, was born April 24, 1869; died Nov. 15, 1936; aged 67 years, 6 months, 21 days. She leaves to mourn her departure five sisters (Mrs. Rosa Lengacher, Mrs. Mary Delagrange; Mrs. Fannie Miller, 102

Mrs. Catherine Yoder, and Sarah Lengacher), four brothers (Joseph, Jacob, John, Daniel, all of Allen County, Indiana), and many other friends. The parents and one brother preceded her in death. Her life was spent in Allen County, Ind., on the home place where she was born. She united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful to the end. She was confined to her home for the past several years and suffered in her affliction. She will be greatly missed by the remaining members of the family. But we have a bright and firm hope that our loss is her eternal gain. May we have full confidence and trust in our God and look forward to the coming reunion on the other shore. We take this opportunity of expressing our sincere thanks to the friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved sister.

5-1-1932 Lichti. – Katherine Leis Lichti, wife of Christian J. Lichti, was born near Wellesley, Ontario, May 3, 1857; died March 24, 1932; aged 74 years, 10 months, 21 days. At the age of 16 she united with the A. M. church, remaining faithful to the end. The cause of her death was heart trouble. She was married October 3, 1882, and this union was blessed with 2 sons and 3 daughters, 2 of whom (Katie, wife of Joel Wagler, and Fanny), with their father, survive her; also 3 grandsons, 1 sister, and 5 brothers survive. The funeral services were conducted on March 28 at the home by John Wagler (Psa. 90) and at the Maple View A. M. church by Chr. Gascho (John 5:19-29), Chr. Schultz (I Cor. 15:58); also a few closing remarks by Daniel Lebold. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

8-1-1937 Lichti. – David J., son of the late Joseph B. and Catherine (Jantzi) Lichti, was born in Wellesley, Ontario, on April 15, 1870. At the age of 15 years he accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite Church at Wellesley, Ont., in which faith he remained faithful until his end. On January 21, 1894, he was united in the bonds of holy matrimony with Barbara Schultz, also of Wellesley. This union was blest with 5 children: 2 sons and 3 daughters, of whom 1 son and 1 daughter preceded him in death. Together they lived in matrimony over 42 years. Surviving are his sorrowing companion; 1 son, Samuel, on the old homestead where he spent over sixty years; Lizzie, wife of Mahlon Schultz, of Ellice; Emma, wife of Erwin Zehr of North Easthope; 10 grandchildren, of whom 2 predeceased him; 2 brothers, Menno, of Millbank, Ont., and Moses of Pavilion, N. Y.; and 3 sisters, Nancy (Mrs. Dan Schmidt), Barbara (Mrs. Jacob S. Erb) and Mary (Mrs. Solomon R. Leis), all of Wellesley. On May 13, 1923, he was ordained to the office of deacon in the Maple View Church at Wellesley in which office he served faithfully to the end. On Nov. 28, 1936, he died suddenly of heart disease in his home at the age of 66 years, 7 months and 13 days. Services were conducted at his home on Dec. 1, by John Wagler, and at the church by Jesse Martin, Daniel S. Jutzi, and Daniel Lebold. Interment was made in adjoining cemetery.

8-1-1940 Lichti. – Mary (Schweitzer) Lichti, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Schlabach) Schweitzer, was born December 24, 1857, in Perth County, Ontario; died at the home of her adopted daughter, Mrs. Anna Lichti, near Batavia, New York, July 7, 1940, at the age of 82 years, 6 months and 13 days. She was married to Christian F. Lichti, October 14, 1880. Her husband died November 3, 1937. She had thus lived in matrimony 57 years. She leaves to mourn, her adopted daughter, at whose home she died, with six grandsons (sons of her foster-daughter), and six great-grandchildren. Services were held by Jos. Roth from John 11:25, and by John Bontrager from Psalm 90. Noah Miller read hymn at the grave, “Nun gute Nacht ihr liebsten mein.” Interment at County Line cemetery near Alden, N. Y.

8-1-1937 Lichti. – Moses Lichti was born near Wellesley, Ontario, Canada, October 11, 1873; died at the Batavia, N. Y., Hospital, April 22, 1937, at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 11 days. Death was due to pneumonia. He was united in marriage with Annie Lichti March 2, 1905. They had their joys and sorrows together for over 32 years. When a young man he accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Conservative Mennonite Church and was a faithful member until the Lord called him home. On February 14, 1922, he with his family moved to New York 103

where he resided since and worshiped with the Alden congregation. He leaves his wife and six sons (Ezra, Cletus, Elmer, Ivan, Lee, and Willard Ray) to mourn his departure; also one brother (Menno) and three sisters (Nancy, wife of Daniel Schmidt; Barbara, wife of Jacob Erb, and Mary, wife of Solomon Leis). His parents, three brothers, and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services at the house were conducted by Daniel Lebold, Wellesley, Ont., and at the Alden meeting house by the home ministers assisted by Bro. Lebold

8-1-1937 Lichti. – Samuel S., son of David J. and Barbara (Schultz) Lichti, was born near Wellesley, Ontario, May 13, 1895; died April 1, 1937; aged 41 years, 10 months and 18 days. He lived all his life on the farm where he was born. At the age of sixteen he accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, remaining faithful until death. He was afflicted with a rheumatic heart, his end coming suddenly while sitting in a chair. His father also passed away very unexpectedly last November. On January 17, 1923, he was united in holy matrimony with Lucina Jantzi, of Twining, Mich. To this union were born 5 children, 2 having preceded him in infancy. Surviving are his mother, his sorrowing companion, 1 son (Orval), 2 daughters (Elsie and Esther), 2 sisters (Mrs. Mahlon Schultz and Mrs. Erwin Zehr, both of Milverton, Ont.). Funeral services were held April 4 at the Maple View Church, in charge of Peter Nafziger, Daniel Lebold and Moses O. Jantzi. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

5-15-1923 Lichty. – Sarah, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Yoder) Beachy, was born near Aurora, W. Va., March 10, 1854; died at her home near Oakland, Md., April 22, 1923. Age 69 years, 1 month, 12 days. She was married to Simon Lichty December 8, 1878. To this union were born 5 sons and 4 daughters. The husband and sons and daughters survive to sustain the loss of a devoted wife and mother. Her parents, one brother and three sisters preceded her to the great Beyond. One brother and five sisters survive; and one aunt on her father’s side and one on her mother’s side. The departed sister became a member of the Amish Mennonite church early in live in which relationship she died. The funeral was held at the Union M. H., near Gortner, Md., April 23. Services at the home were conducted by D. J. Swartzentruber; at the meeting house by L. J. Swartzentruber from John Sarah Beachy 5:25-29 and by D. J. Swartzentruber from I Cor. 15. Noah Brenneman followed in English. Death was due to paralysis, of which she had a number of strokes. We hope she is at rest after a life of arduous domestic labors.

3-1-1932 Lichty. – Simon J. Lichty of near Oakland, Md., died at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., February 2, 1932, at the age of 76 years, 8 months, 13 days. He had undergone an operation for hernia and seemingly was recovering satisfactorily and was expecting to return home February 5, having written the family to that effect, and to make arrangements for his conveyance home. On the day of his death he became suddenly very ill, sinking into unconsciousness in a few minutes and passed away three hours later. Because of the unusualness of the case, the privilege was asked to make a post-mortem examination, which being made, showed that death was caused by a blood clot in one of the lungs. The family having been immediately notified of the unfavorable turn in his condition, Bro. J. D. Swartzentruber and wife (son-in-law and daughter) at once left for Baltimore, arriving hours after his death. His death was a shock to the family, as well as to the entire community, and his sound advice will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was born near Garrett, Pa., and he spent his early years in his native state, later, after marriage, he lived in West Virginia and Maryland, then in Pennsylvania, moving Simon J. Lichty from there to Virginia. And when the congregation there disbanded he moved to the homestead near Oakland, Md., which he occupied for many years, and unto his death. In early manhood he united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite church in which connection he remained 104

faithful unto death. He was married to Sarah Beachy, daughter of the late Bishop Daniel Beachy, Aurora, W. Va., December 8, 1878. His companion preceded him in death April 22, 1923. Nine children were born to this union: Jonas, Salisbury, Pa.; Mrs. J. H. Stutzman, Hartville, Ohio; Noah; Daniel; Mrs. J. D. and Mrs. D. L. Swartzentruber; Mary, Ross and Roy all of Oakland, Md., the latter three at home. Surviving also are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Will Hoover, Rockwood, Pa.; Mrs. Alex. Faidley, Meyersdale, Pa.; Hiram, Montgomery, Ind.; Bernard, Rockwood, Pa.; Austin, Meyersdale, Pa.; Mrs. P. P. Pritts, Berlin Pa.; Mrs. James Frazier, Chellsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Geo. Oaks, Garrett, Pa. A brother and a sister preceded him in death less than a year ago. Funeral services in the home were conducted in German by Lewis M. Beachy. At the Gortner Union church by M. B. Miller, from Rev. 21:4 and by J. B. Miller from John 14:4, both in English. Interment was made in cemetery at the church. By the family

3-1-1938 Loucks. – Maud Blanche Swartz Loucks was born February 23, 1881, at Blackwell, Ontario, died at the home of her daughter in Bad Axe, Michigan, January 29, 1938, after a lingering illness, at the age of 56 years, 11 months, 6 days. On August 28, 1912, she was united in marriage to George Loucks. She leaves to mourn her departure, one daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Seely, two granddaughters, Bonnie and Jean Seely, two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Salmon, Lupton, Mich., and Mrs. Ida Yeter of northwestern Canada, and many friends. Sister Loucks accepted Christ as her Savior and left a shining testimony for those who remain. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church near Pigeon, Mich. The funeral was held at the Pigeon River Church February 2, at 2 P. M., with interment in adjacent cemetery. Services were conducted by Brother Earl Maust from John 14.

1-15-1922 Lyndaker. – Ernest A., son of Christian Lyndaker and the late Lana Yousey died at the family home in Croghan, N. Y., December 19, 1921, after a lingering illness from tuberculosis at the age of 21 years, 10 months and 10 days. He leaves to mourn his early departure, father, step-mother, three brothers, (John, Joseph, and Paul) three step-brothers (Arthur, Amos, and Ednor), and one step-sister (Ruth). His mother preceded him to the spirit world ten years ago. He united with the Amish church in 1920 and was faithful unto death. He will be greatly missed. His funeral was largely attended. Services at the Amish meeting house, December 21 at 10 A. M., by J. J. Zehr and by Jos. Lehman in English. Interment at Kirschnerville.

7-15-1933 Lyndaker. – John Lyndaker, youngest son of Joseph and Barbara (Zehr) Lyndaker was born in Lewis County, N. Y. He died at his home, also the place of his birth, June 16, 1933, at the age of 45 years, 3 months and 3 days. He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Anna Zehr, near Belfort, N. Y., June 16, 1911. This union was blessed with six children, of whom three preceded him in death. He was an invalid for six and a half years, having been paralyzed from the hips down, due to a broken back which resulted from being caught and pinned beneath a felled tree. He had undergone several operations at the Lowville hospital. He had been able to move about the house on an invalid’s wheel chair, until a few weeks before his death, when he was taken critically ill, and was finally released from his suffering by death. John Lyndaker He was a member of the Amish Mennonite church since his youth. While not able to attend services in the church, he appreciated the services held in his home. He leaves to mourn their loss, his bereaved companion, two sons and one daughter; and many other relatives and

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friends. Funeral services were held at the Amish Mennonite church near Croghan, N. Y., June 19, by Bishop C. M. Nafziger and by Pre. Orrie Yoder, of Hubbard, Oregon. Interment in Kirschnerville cemetery.

4-1-1933 Lyndaker. – John M. God, in His infinite wisdom, again visited our congregation and closed an exemplary life; and many hearts were saddened when it decame known that John M. Lyndaker had passed away. He had been a patient in the Lewis Co. (N. Y.) hospital from February 12 to February 17, his death having been due to peritonitis following an operation for appendicitis. He was a patient sufferer, fully realizing that life was fast ebbing away. He was conscious to the end praying and communing with his Savior as long as strength permitted, peacefully passing from time to eternity at 9:30, Friday morning, February 17, 1933. He was the eldest son of brother and Sister Michael Lyndaker, and was born July 30, 1894, thus having been 39 years, 6 months and 17 days old. At an early age he united with the Amish Mennonite Church of which he remained a loyal member. During the World War he was drafted but with the united efforts of the church and the full assurance that God hears and answers prayer he was spared. September 25, 1919, he married Miss Samanda Schrag, living in matrimony nearly fourteen years. He successfully conducted a farm on the Snell road for the past nine years. Always having been a strong, healthy, robust man, his untimely death is a crushing blow to his young widow and to his parents. He leaves two children, Avis Ruth, aged 7 years, and Ralph M., aged 10 months. Four brothers and one sister survive; Alexander, Reuben, Victor and Alvin, and Maryanna, and his maternal grandparents. One brother preceded him to eternity. God bless this bereaved family in this hour of trial. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Bro. Jacob Gingerich; at the Amish church at Croghan, N. Y., by the brethren Joseph Lehman and Christian M. Nafziger. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

3-15-1922 Lyndecker. – Llewellyn Lyndecker was born October 31, 1914; died February 9, 1922; aged 7 years. He was blind and helpless ever since a small child. A few months ago he was taken to Rome, N. Y., State School for treatments where he was taken sick with measles and died. Lawrence (L.) brother of Llewellyn was born August 1920; died February 26, 1922, at the home of his parents of congestion of the lungs. He leaves father, mother, two sisters and one brother, 1 grandfather, and one grandmother. The above two children were the sons of John and Anna Zehr Lyndecker

9-15-1924 Martin. – Grace. A beautiful life of patience was brought to a close Tuesday, July 29, 1924, when at 7:30 A. M. Grace Martin passed away at her home near Louville, N. Y., consumption being the cause of her demise. Patient, hopeful, and thoughtful always of others, she bore her illness with a great comfort to all her friends. She was conscious till the last and talked and prayed to her Savior just before she passed to her reward. The deceased was the daughter of Andrew and the late Barbara Streicher Martin. Her age was 18 years, 7 months and 14 days. Besides her sorrowing father she leaves to mourn her departure two sisters, Gertrude and Christina, one brother, Christian, all of whom reside at home. One sister, Bertha, and her mother preceded her to eternity. The funeral was held at the Amish Mennonite Church at Croghan on Thursday, July 31. Funeral services were conducted by C. M. Nafziger and Joseph J. Zehr. Interment at Kirschnerville.

11-1-1932 Martin. – John Martin passed away at his home near Belfort, N. Y., at 6:15 A. M., October 3, 1932, at the age of 106

91 years and 11 days, after an illness of about six weeks with heart trouble and the infirmities of old age. He was born in France, September 22, 1841. He came to this country at the age of twelve years. He married Barbara Roggie, who passed away many years ago. In his second marriage his wife was Barbara Bast of Wellesley, Ontario, who died twelve years ago. Three children also preceded him in death. He was a lifelong member of the Amish Mennonite church. He was of a very quiet disposition, and he bore his infirmities very patiently. During his last week of life he said several times he desired to go home. He was a farmer by occupation, having been located near Belmont, and occupied the home where he died for about sixty-three years. He leaves to mourn his departure, 9 children, 53 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Oct. 6, near Croghan, N. Y., conducted by Joseph Lehman in English and by Christian M. Nafziger in German. Interment in Kirschnerville cemetery.

6-15-1936 Martin. – Mrs, Louise Yancey Martin, widow of Christian Martin, departed this life March 11, at 1 A. M., at her home, after a long period of failing health from infirmaties and complications. She was born January 26, 1847 in Alsace-Lorraine, a daughter of Peter and Magdalena Yancey. She was one of eleven children. The family came to this country when she was a young girl, and were among the pioneer settlers of the town of Croghan, N. Y. In early youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized in the Amish Mennonite Church in which connection she remained faithful until death. She was a patient, loving mother, kind to all who knew her. Though her strength was limited, she did not suffer much, for which she was very thankful. She will be remembered by four words, which she used frequently. They were, “Gott lob unf dank.” She spent much time in prayer and was engaged thus on bended knees, unaided, despite her weakened condition when her Savior called and said, “Come, it is enough.” It was the last. She was put back in bed and without a word or sigh she peacefully passed to the Great Beyond, from which there is no return. We need not mourn as those who have no hope. About sixty-five years ago she married Christian Martin, with whom she shared life’s joys and sorrows for over forty-four years. They located on the farm where she spent the rest of her life and died. Her husband died in July, 1915. This union was blessed with eight children, all of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Jacob Schrag, Denmark; Mrs. John Mathys, Naumburg; Mrs. Noah Yousey, Lowville; Mrs. Menno Zehr, at home; Mrs. Julias Farney, Croghan; Andrew of Lowville; Peter of Belfort; and Michael of Naumburg, all in New York. She also leaves twenty-two grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. Five brothers: Joseph of Ladysmith, Wis.; Daniel of North Rose, N. Y.; Andrew of Belfort; John of Seneca Falls; and Ben of Beaver River Station; one sister; Mrs. Mary Ulrich of Akron, N. Y., also survive. Funeral services were held from the Amish Mennonite Church at Croghan, N. Y., conducted by Pre. Jacob Gingerich and Bishop C. M. Nafziger. Burial was made in the family plot at Kirschnerville.

5-1-1932 Mast. – Clara Mast, daughter of Daniel J. and Rebecca (Schrock) Yoder, both deceased, was born in Newton County, Indiana August 8, 1895; died at her home near Norfolk, Va., April 5, 1932; aged 36 years, 7 months, 28 days. She was married to Edward N. Mast on Feb. 9, 1926. She lived in matrimony for 6 years, 1 month and 26 days. She had a hard attack of the flu ten years ago, and never attained good health again. She had many sick days but bore them all patiently and had a great desire to leave this sinful world. Her mother died when she was 4 years old, and her father preceded her only 37 days. She leaves to mourn her early departure a bereaved husband, 1 step- son, step-mother, 3 brothers, 4 half-brothers and 1 half-sister, 4 uncles, 4 aunts, and many other relatives and friends. But we need not mourn as those who have no hope. She had joined the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful to the end. The funeral was held at the A. M. meeting house near Kempsville, Va. Services by Bishop Will Yoder and Pre. C. J. Swartzentruber, from I Cor. 15, and Psa. 90. Burial in nearby cemetery. 107

Those who attended the funeral from a distance were Fred Yoder from Arthur, Ill., Joas and Katie Mast, Edna Whiteman, and Bertha Lichner of near Grantsville, Md.

7-1-1934 Mast. – Elizabeth, the only child of Amos and Esther Mast was born June 8, 1933 near Arcola, Illinois Died June 4, 1934; age 11 months, 26, days. She was sick only four days with bronchial pneumonia, and all was done that loving hands could do but it was all in vain, as God thought best to take her away, and we can but humbly say, Thy will be done. She was a very patient and loving child and also endured her sickness with great patience. She leaves her bereaved parents and grandparents and other relatives to mourn her early departure. Funeral was held June 5, conducted by Ephraim Miller of Defiance County, Ohio and Bishop Noah B. Schrock. Burial was made in the Yoder cemetery. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were Uriah Mast and wife (grandparents) and Dan J. Gingerich and wife and son of Mark Center, Ohio, Menno D. Mast and wife and son and two daughters of Kokomo, Indiana. An Aunt, Mrs. Jacob C. Gingerich

6-1-1923 Mast. – Freddy Mast, son of Abe and Sarah Mast was born February 26, 1921. Died May 8, 1923, near Goshen, Indiana, at the age of 2 years, 2 months and 12 days, of croup and bronchial trouble. Little Freddie was only seriously ill about two days, altho he had not been very well for nearly a week. He is survived by father, mother, one brother, Henry, 1 sister Gertrude, 4 grandparents and a host of other relatives. Funeral was held at the home May 11th.

11-1-1928 Mast. – Lydia, wife of Bishop John L. Mast of the Locust Grove congregation, near Belleville, Pa., was born near Allensville, Pa., July 4, 1860; died at her home near Belleville, August 28, 1928; aged 68 years, 1 month, 24 days. She was the last of the family of Jonathan B. Zook to depart this life. Her only brother, David, died as result of an accident nearly 30 years ago. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, and adopted daughter, Ruth Ackerman, and many other relatives and friends, but not to mourn as those who have no hope. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in her youth and remained faithful until the end. Bishop John P. Zook, who assisted in the preaching services at her funeral, was also a member of the class in which she was baptized. Her place was seldom vacant in the church when health permitted and she was a helpful companion to her husband in his ministerial work. Her health was failing for nearly a year from the effects of goiter, but she bore it patiently. She did not suffer much pain until the last three days when she suffered much. Funeral services were held August 30, at the Locust Grove Church by the home ministers, Jonas D. Yoder and Samuel T. Yoder, of the Old Order Amish Mennonite church and Nevin Bender of Greenwood, Dela. Text I Samuel 20:18. Burial in the Allensville cemetery.

11-1-1918 Mast. - Samuel L. Mast of near Arthur, Illinois, was born in Tuscarawas County, near Sugar Creek, Ohio, March 31, 1892, died at Camp Custer, Michigan October 13, 1918; He was married about a year ago to Lucy B. Miller, and was called to camp a little over a month ago, where he contracted influenza which later developed pneumonia, causing death. He leaves a most deeply bereaved young wife, father, mother, five brothers and five sisters. He was buried Tuesday afternoon, October 15, in the S. I. Miller cemetery. Funeral services were conducted at his parents’ home by Sam N. Beachy and Joe D. Schrock. A large number of people gathered to show their last respect to one that appears to have held out faithful to the end in a most trying time; his own military officers commending him for having fought a good fight, having conquered, and entered into peace. 108

Before leaving for camp he seemed to be under the impression that he could not return alive, and confessed that he knew of nothing in the way, even if death should come. The sermon was all the more interesting and much more impressive to the many hearers because Bro. Schrock visited the camp shortly before sickness over-took the young man, and found the boys holding more steadfastly to their professions while at camp, than at home. L. A. Miller. Arthur, Ill. 2-15-1917 Maurer. – Joseph and wife. There was a very sad accident happened last Saturday, when three persons lost their lives and one seriously wounded. Joseph Maurer and wife and son Grover, and Noah Stutzman and daughter, from Kansas, were going to Goshen in an automobile, and were caught by the noon train from Middlebury. The dead are, Joseph Maurer and wife and Noah Stutzman. The Stutzman girl is in the hospital with a broken leg and some other wounds, but is expected to recover. Grover escaped withouy a wound.

8-1-1934 Maust. – Amelia Maust was born near Bittinger, Garrett County, Md., January 27. 1874; died at her home near Meyersdale, Pa., July 9, 1934, at the age of 60 years, 5 months and 13 days. She was a daughter of the late Joel and Sarah Ellen (Bittinger) Orendorf and united with the Amish Mennonite church in her youth and was a faithful member until death. She was united in marriage to Lewis J. Maust, March 20, 1898. An infant son preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband; 3 daughters: Norma, wife of Omar Bender; Anna, wife of Floyd Bender; Martha, wife of Alvin H. Yoder; 3 sons: Alvin, Omar and Elmer, all living in the surrounding communities; 20 grandchildren; 3 foster grandchildren; 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She had been in ill health for a number of years, during the latter years having been afflicted with cancer which developed into a generalized type, and about the last ten months of her life she was obliged to remain in bed. She bore her afflictions patiently Amelia Orendorf until relieved by death. Funeral services, July 12, were conducted at the home by C. W. Bender, and at the Oakdale meeting house by C. W. Bender, in German, from II Tim. 1:12 and by J. B. Miller, in English, from Romans 8 with emphasis upon verses 1 and 6, Romans 8 having been one of her favorite scriptures. Interment in church cemetery.

5-15-1939 Maust. – Annie (Yoder) Maust, daughter of the late Solomon and Barbara (Yutzy) Yoder, was born near Grantsville, Md., January 15, 1870; died at the home of her son Asa Maust, west of Salisbury, Pa., May 2, 1939, at the age of 69 years, 3 months, 17 days. She was married to Noah J. Maust, November 22, 1892, who preceded her February 17, 1931. To this union were born 9 children. Surviving are 2 sons and 5 daughters, and a foster son: Harvey, on a farm adjoining the home place; Asa, on the home farm; Savilla, wife of Milton Bender, Grantsville, Md.; Mintie, wife of Edwin Beitzel, Accident, Md.; Nannie, at home; Vernie, wife of Raymond Beitzel, Accident, Md.; Edna, wife of Roy Beitzel, near Bittinger, Md., and Leroy Grandstaff, foster son. Of 26 grandchildren, three passed over yonder. Anna S. Yoder Others surviving of near relatives are: two brothers (Bishop William S. Yoder, Lynnhaven, Va.; Lewis S. Yoder, Salisbury, Pa.), a half-brother, (Norman S. Yoder, Pinto, Md.) and a half-sister, (Savilla, wife of Noah Hershberger, Grantsville, Md.) A half-brother, Harvey S. Yoder, died over two years ago. Sister Maust had been afflicted with various ailments and complications of ailments for some years, which 109

imposed upon her at times great suffering and pain, from which but slow and slight relief and alleviation could be obtained, although many endeavors were put forth and various means were employed under the care of competent professional skill. Her last acute illness was due to clots in her circulation which caused arterial ruptures, causing great suffering and bringing on death. She had many sleepless and restless hours and longed for release from affliction and suffering, and for rest, although patiently enduring the afflictions which fell to her lot. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church early in life and remained a steadfast member unto death. Funeral services were conducted Friday forenoon, May 5, at the home by C. W. Bender and at the Oak Dale meetinghouse by Noah Brenneman and J. B. Miller, in German, and by Shem Peachey in English.

All is over, hands are folded On a quiet, peaceful breast. All is over, pains are ended; Now dear Mother is at rest. Dearest Mother, how we miss thee, Oh, how sad our hearts will be When returning to the old home, we There no more your face shall see.

9-1-1922 Maust. – Barbara, maiden name Miller, was born September 27, 1831. Died August 4, 1922, aged 90 years, 10 months and 7 days. She was married to Jonas Maust February 10, 1857. Her husband preceded her to the great beyond a little over six years ago. To them were born 13 children—6 sons and 7 daughters—all living. Her descendants include 71 grandchildren, of whom 55 are living; also 18 great-grandchildren. After marriage she resided on the homestead where she died about six miles southwest of Meyersdale, Pa. Early in life she confessed Christ as her Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite church in which faith she died a steadfast and loyal member. She was a sister of great patience and meekness and as we meditate upon her life her example seems to inspire to “go and do likewise.” Her death was due to the infirmities of age and as her vigor declined she often especially after her late husband’s death, expressed the desire that she might depart. The funeral was held and interment made at the Oak Dale M. H. near Salisbury, Pa., on the Lord’s day, August 6. Services at the residence were conducted by C. W. Bender; at the meeting house by Bro. Bender and Noah Brenneman in German and by the writer in English. J. B. Miller

1-15-1933 Maust. – Josephine Ruth (Shetler) Maust was born near Centralia, Mo., December 8, 1912. Died at her home near Bay Port, Michigan, Dececember, 18, 1932; aged 20 years, 10 days. She united with the church of her faith at the age of twelve. She was loyal to her calling, always filling her place as long as health permited. She united in marriage with Joseph Maust Jr., January, 29, 1931, living in matrimony 1 year, 10 months and 19 days. She was failing in health several months and then was confined to her bed five weeks. Her affliction was embolism of the heart. She was very patient in her sufferings. She leaves to mourn her departure her sorrowing husband, parents, four brothers and three sisters; Clarence and Ezra, Pasadena, Calif., Marion and Jacob at home; Mrs. David and Mrs. Emanuel Albrecht of near Pigeon, Mich., and Emma Marie at home; also a host of relatives and friends. All was done that human hands could do but it was of no avail. 110

Josephine is gone and left us And our hearts are sad and lone; But we hope again to join her, singing praises round God’s thron

Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River church, in charge of M. S. Zehr and Eli Frey, of Wauseon, Ohio. Texts used were Rev. 21:4 and James 4:13, 14, respectively.

6-15-1936 Maust. – Lydia Hostetler, beloved wife of Joseph Maust, was born August 2, 1867, near Kalona, Iowa, passed away May 11, 1936; aged 68 years, 10 months and 9 days. She died at the Samaritan Hospital, Bay City, Michigan, following an operation. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite Church living a devoted Christian life until death. On December 14, 1890 she was united in marriage to Joseph Maust. To this union were born 12 children; Alma and Menno preceded her in death. She is survived by her deeply bereft husband, 6 sons: Henry of Long Vale, Cal.; Richard; Earl; Sherman; and Edward of Bay Port, Mich., 4 daughters: Mrs. Dan Swartzentruber of Bay Port; Mrs. Edwin Albrecht of Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Henry Eash of Pigeon; and Emma at home; 28 grandchildren; 3 brothers: Eli and Chris Lydia Hostetler Hostetler of Kalona, Iowa; Henry of Oregon; 5 sisters: Mrs. Dan Shetler and Mrs. Joe Shetler of Pigeon, Mich.; Mrs. John Brenneman and Mrs. L. J. Guengerich of Iowa; and E. A. Miller of Colorada Springs, Colorada, and many other relatives and friends. She bore her affliction patiently and spaired no pains in providing comforts of her family, ever instructing them in the way of the Lord. Her assurance and our compassion for the future were expressed in her last words “Christ cares for me.” Funeral services were conducted by M. S. Zehr, texts Job 19:25 and John 3:36; and S. J. Miller, texts Job 14:14 and John 14:3. Interment in church cemetery.

7-15-1929 Maust. – Lydia Maust, a daughter of the late Jonas and Barbara (Miller) Maust, was born in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, Pa., September 10, 1857; died at the home of her brother, Joel Maust, in the same township, July 5, 1929, at the age of 69 years, 9 months and 26 days. The cause of her death was from which she suffered for several months having been unable to take nourishment except small amounts of liquids, occasionally, for the last three weeks. She had not been strong and well since some time during her girlhood. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in youth and was a steadfast member throughout life, when health permitted, occupying her place in the meetings for worship. The departed sister was the first of thirteen brothers and sisters to depart this life. The family had the unusual distinction of that of a large family—both parents and thirteen children—living to the time when the youngest child was over thirty nine years old, the father dying July 28, 1916, at the advanced age of 85 years, 7 months and 18 days. The mother, with great patience and most exemplary meekness, longingly waited for the time of her departure, which took place Aug. 4, 1922, at the age of 90 years, 10 months, 7 days. At that time there had been born 71 grandchildren, of whom 55 were living and 18 had passed on to Eternity. The surviving brothers and sisters are: Eve, widow of Daniel Gnagey, Pigeon, Mich.; Joseph, Bay Port, Mich.; Catherine, wife of Jacob Gnagey, Lancaster County, Pa.; Magdalena, wife of Henry Yoder, Kalona, Iowa; Joel, Noah, Lewis, Meyersdale, Pa., Annie, widow of Daniel Yoder, Wellman, Iowa; Mary, who was the companion and attendant of the departed sister, the two occupying part of the house occupied by their brother Joel, Amanda, wife of Daniel D. Otto, near Springs, Pa., Jonas, Meyersdale, Pa., and Simon, near Springs, Pa. Of the above Joel and 111

Noah, and Mary and Amanda were twins. The funeral was held at the Oak Dale M. H., near Salisbury, Pa., Sunday, July 7, 2:30 P. M. at which a large number of people were present. The funeral services were conducted in German at the house and at the meeting house by C. W. Bender; in English at the meeting house, in German at the grave, by J. B. Miller. J. B. M.

4-1-1940 Maust. – Matilda Maust, daughter of the late Bishop Daniel and Elizabeth (Yoder) Beachy, was born near Aurora, W. Va., January 20, 1859; died near Salisbury, Pa., March 20, 1940, at the age of 81 years and two months. To them were born 4 children: Iva, wife of Evan Miller, Meyersdale, Pa., Allen, Grantsville, Md.; Enos, Meyersdale; Fannie, wife of Floyd Miller, Grantsville. Of near relatives to mourn her departure are husband; children; 19 grandchildren; 1 brother and 4 sisters: Jacob, Leah, and Fannie, Aurora, W. Va., Lydia, widow of Simon S. Miller, Springs, Pa.; and Kate, widow of Milton Hershberger, near Springs, Pa. Preceding her in death were 1 grandchild, daughter of Allen and Alma Maust; her parents; Matilda Beachy 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Two foster sons were in the care of her home for a number of years: Merle Brant, Stoyestown, Pa.; George Leith, Cumberland, Md. She became a member of the Amish Mennonite church in her youth and lived and died in its communion. She was a modest, unassuming, quiet, and tender-hearted woman, an exceptionally devoted and loving wife and mother, a kind and solicitous and helpful neighbor, a loyal and devoted member of the church, and a meek and humble follower of the Master. May her memory be cherished as a lovely and rare fragrance of the past and as an incentive unto well-doing and blessing unto the future. She had been ill for some weeks, with what at first was supposed to be grippe, but which finally proved to be some heart ailment, with complications, and natural weakness due to age. The funeral was held at the Oak Dale meetinghouse, near Salisbury, Pa., Saturday afternoon, March 23. Services at the home conducted by C. W. Bender; at the meetinghouse by Shem Peachey in German and by J. B. Miller in English.

3-1-1931 Maust. – Noah J. Maust was born in Elk Lick Twp., Somerset County, Pa., July 29, 1865. Died at his home on his farm, which had been a part of the old homestead on which he was born, of angina pectoris, February 17, 1931, at the age of 65 years, 6 months and 18 days. While his health had not been quite as good as usual this winter, he was not seriously ill until a little more than twenty-four hours before his death. And it was while engaged in doing the evening chores at the barn that the first attack came on which culminated in his unexpected death. On November 22, 1891 he was married to Annie Yoder, a daughter of Solomon D. and Barbara (Yutzy) Yoder. The surviving, bereaved widow has been in precarious health for some years and from the human

Noah J. Maust viewpoint it cannot well seem otherwise than that the departed brother was very much needed in his place in the family. May the Lord supply every need. Provisions and arrangements had been previously made that the second son was to take upon himself the active duties of the farm and these are to be carried out, as planned. Besides the widow, the following sons and daughters survive: Savilla, wife of Milton E. Bender, near Grantsville, Md.; Harvey, who lives on an adjoining farm; Araminta, wife of Ed Beitzel of near Bittinger, Md.; Aza, Nannie and Vernie at home, and Edna, wife of Roy Beitzel of near Grantsville, Md. A son, Ernest, fell into a bucket of hot water from the effects of which he died August 4, 1902, when not quite four years old. An infant daughter also preceded him. Eight grandchildren survive and an adopted, foster son. The 112

parental family of which Bro. Maust was a member was a remarkable one in this that there were thirteen children, all of whom, with both parents were living up to and beyond the time when the youngest was forty years old: and the father, Jonas Maust, a number of times referred to this, that the entire family used to worship and commune in the same congregation. The surviving brothers and sisters are: Eve, widow of Daniel Gnagey, and Joseph, Huran Co., Mich., Catherine, wife of Jacob Gnagey, Fulton County, Ohio; Magdalena, wife of Henry Yoder, near Kalona, Iowa; Joel and Lewis, both of the old home region; Annie, widow of Daniel C. Yoder, of near Wellman, Iowa; Mary, who has her home adjoining that of her brother Joel; Amanda, wife of Daniel D. Otto, Springs, Pa., Jonas, who lives in Indiana, and Simon, Springs, Pa. A sister, Lydia, died in July, 1929. Bro. Maust united early in life with the Amish Mennonite church and was an active and loyal member in its church and Sunday school activities. When the Oak Dale meeting house was built he became one of the three trustees which position he held at the time of his death. We trust the departed brother entered into the peace, the joys and blessings of that faith for which he steadfastly contended and which he sought to maintain. The funeral was held at the Oak Dale M. H. near Salisbury, Pa., February 20, with a large attendance. Services at the home were more than ordinarily extensive for the benefit of the widow who could not attend at the meeting house; were conducted by C. W. Bender, and Shem Peachey. The larger, public services at the meeting house were conducted by C. W. Bender, who preached in German and was followed by Noah Brenneman in English. Of those of the out-of-the-community connections, who were either present at the home or at the meeting house were: Mrs. Henry Yoder, Mrs. Annie Yoder and two sons and daughters, Iowa; Bishop Wm. Yoder (brother of the bereaved widow) and wife, Norfolk, Va.; Norman Yoder (half- brother of the widow) and wife, Pinto, Md., also a number of the Maust connections of near Berlin, Pa. J.B.M.

5-1-1935 Maust. – Rhoda Elizabeth, daughter of Allen J. and Alma (Miller) Maust was born March 30, 1934. Died April 12, 1935 in the Hazel McGilvery Hospital, Meyersdale, Pa., after an illness of nearly seven weeks. Death was caused by pneumonia complicated with pus secretions. After having been ill three weeks she was taken to the hospital and operated upon for drainage of pus, after which she slowly improved and was taken to her home, where she was for almost a week when septic poisoning set in followed by peritonitis. When her condition became worse she was again taken to the hospital, where, after undergoing much suffering, she quietly passed away the following day. She is survived by her parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers, her 2 grandparents and 1 grandmother. Funeral services were held March 15, at the Maple Glen M. H. near Grantsville, Md.; services at the residence by Shem Peachey ; at the meeting house scripture reading and prayer by Noah Brenneman ; sermons in German by C. W. Bender, in English by Shem Peachey. Closing services at the grave by C. W. Bender.

4-1-1934 Maust. – Simon L. Maust was born in Elklick Township, Somerset County, Penna., October 17, 1858. Died at his home in Springs, Penna., March 10, 1934, at the age of 75 years, 4 months and 23 days. He was married to Savilla Folk December 15, 1878, to which union were born five sons and two daughters. Two sons preceded him in death after attaining manhood’s estate, and one daughter in infancy. He leaves to mourn his departure: his companion, three sons and one daughter: Norman, Springs; Harry, Scottdale; Homer, Springs; Mrs. Stewart Rodamer, Grantsville, Md.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Leonard, Masontown, W. Va.; two half-brothers and one half-sister: Harvey S. Yoder, Grantsville; Norman S. Yoder, Pinto, Md., and Mrs. Noah E. Hershberger, Grantsville; quite a number of more distant relatives, and many relatives, and many Simon L. Maust 113

friends. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in youth, in which relationship he died. He was widely and favorably known for his friendly, sympathetic and neighborly qualities; and was a man quite active in the ordinary, useful occupations of life combined with becoming modesty. He was well along in years before his bodily vigor and activity failed him, but for the past few years, following a serious attack of weakness of the heart, his health had declined; but he was blessed with temporary, partial recovery, until a few weeks ago when his former disability returned, with complications of pneumonia, about a week before his death, set in. The funeral was held at the Springs Mennonite meeting house, March 13, with a very large attendance. Services at the late home were conducted by C. W. Bender; at the meeting house by J. B. Miller, assisted by Shem Peachey in the Springs cemetery.

4-15-1931 Mayer. – John L. Mayer was born in Waterloo County, Ontario, October 15, 1858. Died at his home near Pigeon, Michigan, March 18, 1931. Age 72 years, 5 months and 3 days. He was united in marriage with Mary Jutzi. He leaves to mourn his departure his beloved companion, two daughters, Mrs. Benjamin Gingerich, Kalona, Iowa, and Lydia at home. One daughter, Emma, Mrs. Joel Widrick of New York, preceded him in death about thirteen years ago. Two sons survive, Ezra, with whom his parents lived and Sol., who also resides in Huron County, Mich. One brother, Peter, lives at Baden, Ont., and an aunt, Mrs. Joseph Shultz, Harbor Beach, Mich., is 94 years old. In addition a host of more distant relatives and friends survive. He professed allegiance to Christ in his youth and united with the Amish Mennonite church and was a faithful member until death. He had been ailing for a number of years. In the summer of 1930 he had a hard attack of flu, at which time he expressed a desire to go home and be with the Lord. At this time he expressed the vision of a glorious crown the wondrous beauty of which he was unable to express as it appeared tp him. He was only able to leave home once in his sickness of that time. He often expressed himself as being homesick for heaven. Funeral was held at the Pigeon River church, March 21 at 10:30 A. M. Sermons by M. S. Zehr in German, text Rom., 6:23 and in english by Edwin Albrecht, text Num. 23:10. He was laid to rest in the cemetery nearby.

4-1-1914 Miller. – Abraham C. Miller was born March 16, 1882, died March 6, 1914, aged 31 years, 11 months and 20 days. He had the misfortune to fall into a vat of boiling water at the Middlefield basket factory and was so badly scalded that he lived only 3 days. This again reminds us of the uncertainties of life, and should be a warning to all of us. Let us read Rom. 14; 8, “For whether we live, we live unto the Lord, or whether we die, we die unto the Lord, whether we live therefore or die we are the Lord’s”. Funeral services were conducted by Pre. Dan C. Byler and Bishop Dan A. Byler on Sunday, March 8. The deceased was a member of the Amish church and leaves a sorrowing widow, one son, mother, 3 brothers, and 1 sister to mourn his departure. Peace to his ashes. Levi Miller. Burton, Ohio

2-15-1930 Miller. – Anna (Bontrager) Miller was born near Shipshewana, Indiana, July 13, 1878 and died near Norfolk, Va., at the home of her brother Levi, December 15, 1929; aged 51 years, 5 months and 2 days. She was married on January 13, 1901 to Joni J. Miller. She was the daughter of John E. and Barbara (Mishler) Bontrager. She leaves her sorrowing husband, 2 adopted children, Edwin and Edith, aged father, (now past 92 years) six brothers and 2 sisters, namely, Katie, wife of David J. L. Miller, Eli, Menno, and David of Shipshewana and Polly, wife of Fernandis Miller, of Middlebury, Ind.; Joe of Corfu, N. Y. and Levi of Norfolk, Va. She joined the Amish 114

Mennonite Church in her young days and remained a faithful member until death. She commenced failing in health about 3 years ago, due to tuberculosis. On September 25, 1929 they left home for Norfolk, Va. to spend the winter or see if she might be benefited in her health. But everything seemed to be in vain, and God saw best to call her home. By her request, she was anointed about 2 weeks before her death. She had a desire to leave for her “better home” and patiently awaited her end. Funeral services were held at the Kempsville Church on the 16th, P. M. conducted by Bishop William Yoder and Pre. C. J. Swartzentruber from John 5:24-20 after which the remains were shipped the following evening to Shipshewana, Ind., for burial, where again services were held at her home on Saturday afternoon the 21st, preached by Albert Graber and Bishop Moses M. Miller. She was laid to rest in the Bontrager cemetery.

12-15-1934 Miller. – Annie (Sommers), daughter of the late John B. and Catherine (Hostetler) Sommers, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Oct. 11, 1890. Died in her home near Uniontown, Stark County, Ohio, November 26, 1934. Age 44 years, 1 month and 15 days. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and was baptized in the Amish Mennonite church in which faith she remained a faithful member until God called her home. She was married to Ben P. Miller December 23, 1909; lived in matrimony 24 years, 11 months and 3 days. To this union were born 8 children (4 sons and 4 daughters). She leaves to mourn her early departure bereaved husband, 2 daughters, Catherine and Sarah, and 1 son Elmer all of the home, her mother Mrs. Catherine Sommers of the home, 4 sisters, Amanda, wife of Joe Wittmer; Fannie, wife of Jacob L. Miller; Mary, wife of Levi D. Schlabach and Alta Sommers of the home; 3 brothers, Ben, Henry, and Martin, all of Stark County, Ohio, except Martin is in Sarasota, Fla., at present for the winter; 6 uncles, 7 aunts, 76 cousins and many friends. Three sons, 2 daughters, father, 1 brother and 1 sister preceded her to the great beyond. She took sick a week before she died with grippe and sour throat but was up and around part of the time and seemed to be getting better till Sunday afternoon she got worse and a doctor was called again and Monday morning the doctor found she had diabetes. All was done that loving hands could do but God saw fit to take her home Monday noon. She was unconscious Monday forenoon and could not bid her friends good bye. All her brothers and sisters except Martin were at her bedside when she died. We hope our loss is her gain. Funeral services were held Nov. 29 at her home by Dan J. F. Miller and at the Walnut Grove church house by Sam Leichty and Jonas Helmuth. Burial at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Quite a number of near relatives and friends were present at the funeral from Holmes and Geauga Counties, Ohio, and Mercer and Crawford Counties, Pa. She will be greatly missed in the home, church and neighborhood. A sister, Mrs. Jacob L. Miller

12-15-1935 Miller. – Annie J. Miller, daughter of the late Bishop Joel and Elizabeth (Gnagey) Beachy, was born near Grantsville, Md., March 20, 1853; died December 2, 1935, at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 12 days. She was married to Jacob S. Miller, who afterwards served as a minister of the Gospel, December 18, 1877. He passed to the Great Beyond January 25, 1915. Five sons and four daughters were born to them, of whom all survive except one, Harvey, who died in early childhood. The surviving sons and daughters are: Amanda, wife of C. J. Yoder, Grantsville, Md., with whom the late sister had her home the greater part of the last two years; John, Biglerville, Pa., Menno, Salisbury, Pa.; Amelia, wife of Alvin Schrock, Salisbury, Pa.; Elizabeth, wife of William Hostetler, Greenwood, Dela., Simon of Annie J. Beachy Mississippi; Lucy, widow of the late Samuel Swartzendruber, Wellman, Iowa; Noah, Akron, Ohio. Of grandchildren 53 survive, and of great-grand children 12 survive. Of her father’s family there is one 115

surviving member, her sister, Mrs. Barbara Guengerich, widow of the late, well known S. D. Guengerich, Wellman, Iowa. Those who preceded her who had grown to maturity were Caroline, wife of the late Bishop Moses M. Yoder, and Bishop Daniel J. Beachy, Arthur, Ill. The departed sister united with the Amish Mennonite church in her youth and was an unpretentious, simple hearted and steadfast member to the end. Her most ready and active lines of endeavor were those of domestic and housewifely labors in which she excelled. Until within about two years she was exceptionally vigorous and active for one of her age. Since September, 1934, she was obliged to spend much of her time in bed. Her affliction was due to weak heart, weak stomach and hardening of the arteries with complications. The last morning of her life she requested that the family in its devotions pray that she be permitted to die.

2-1-1919 Miller. – A double call: Annie J. Miller was born April 27, 1878, at Salitillo, Ohio, died January 5, 1919, at her home near Choteau, Oklahoma. She was married to Eli D. Miller on January 28, 1904, by Bishop Andrew J. Miller. To this union were born four children, all of whom were sick in bed at the time of the mother’s death. Katie, the oldest daughter followed to the great beyond only a few hours after her mother’s death. Katie E. Miller was born September 6, 1907, died January, 1919, aged 11 years, 3 months, and 29 days; the cause of death being flu followed by pneumonia. The survivers of this family were better at last reports. The bodies of Annie and Katie were transferred to Millersburg, Ohio, for interment; leaving Choteau Tuesday at 1:48 P. M., January 7, this being the desire of Annie before she died, that her body be transferred back to Ohio; also that they should not be in a hurry to ship her, that others would follow. No funeral was held here.

5-1-1923 Miller. – Annie P. Miller was born July 4, 1854. Died at the home jointly occupied by her and her surviving sister, Lydia, at Springs, Pa., April 11, 1923, at the age of 68 years, 9 months, 7 days. Her death was due to pneumonia, preceded by other complications. She had been in ill health some time prior to death but apparently was much better but developing a cold anew, she rapidly grew worse, and following the serious developments lived only a few days. She united with the Amish Mennonite church early in life and so far as is known to the compiler of this was a loyal member unto death. A few days before death she professed a readiness to depart and a hope that all would be well were she to die. She was well-known as a modest, quiet, peaceable woman. Her father, Peter Miller, died when she was only about twelve years old, leaving the deeply grief stricken mother with nine children. The mother lived to a great age but was very weakly for some years and the subject of this sketch did her part truly in caring for the infirm parent. The deceased was a carpet and rug weaver and passed the shuttle many a time back and forth in her labors. With all of life’s adversities and toils yet she doubtless would with Job have reflected: “My life is swifter than a weaver’s shuttle.” One brother and one sister and a number of more distant relatives survive. Funeral was held at the Springs, Pa., Mennonite M. H. and interment in nearby cemetery, April 14. Services at the residence by C. W. Bender; sermons at the meeting house by Noah Brenneman from Psalm 116:15 and by N. E. Miller from Rev. 14:13.

4-15-1923 Miller. – Barbara, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hershberher) Swartzentruber, was born a few miles north of Grantsville, Md., January 4, 1870. Died March 27, 1923; aged 53 years, 2 months and 23 days. Early in life she confessed Christ as her Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite church and was a devoted and loyal member. She was united in marriage to Jonas B. Miller, October 5, 1893. To this union were born five sons and seven daughters. The husband, four sons and seven daughters survive, of the immediate family, to mourn the departure 116

of a virtuous, patient, faithful, gentle wife and mother. There are also surviving two grandsons and two granddaughters-one of the former however born after her death. There are also surviving of near relatives, four brothers, two sisters, one half-sister, two maternal uncles and one aunt. Her parents and four brothers preceded her to the land beyond, the last of them to die, her father, having died October 29, 1881. Her death was due to pneumonia following a cold or flu. She was ill almost two weeks and suffered greatly part of the time. In accordance with her desire she was anointed and special prayers offered for her by the elder of the church according to James 5:14-16 more than a week prior to her death. She was resigned to depart if it be the Lord’s will as a number of statements which she made which might be quoted served to show. Barbara J. May that radient parting smile and the pleading admonitions and commendations and her Swartzentruber Sketch by Dau. Vernie fervent prayers aid to a life in Christ, not only unto the near survivors, but unto souls more remote, is our prayer. The funeral was held at the Maple Glen meeting house near Grantsville, Md., March 30. Scripture reading and prayer at the residence was conducted by Noah Brenneman; sermons at the meeting house were by John L. Mast in German, basing his remarks upon various portions of I Cor. 15; and by Christian W. Bender in English from I Chron. 29:15. The Husband

12-15-1934 Miller. – Barbara Otto, daughter of Daniel and Barbara Otto, was born near Arthur, Illinois, April 12, 1872; died November 17, 1934, near Centerville, Mich., at the age of 62 years, 7 months, 5 days. She was married to Abraham D. Overholt December 25, 1890. To this union were born 3 sons and 5 daughters: Daniel died February 10, 1901; Katie, wife of Jacob Schrock, Monroe, Ind.; Lizzie, wife of Jonas Beachy, Garnett, Kans,; Sarah, wife of Benedict Kemp, Kalona, Iowa; Lydia, wife of Abraham Yoder, Arthur, Ill., died January 18, 1933; Eli, Sturgiss, Mich. Her husband died May 30, 1903. She was married to Benjamin J. Miller, October 24, 1905. To this union were born 2 sons and 2 daughters: Lucy, Susie, Noah and Emanuel, all at home. She leaves to mourn her departure, husband, 4 sons, 6 daughters, 38 grandchildren, of the latter 2 preceded her in death; 2 great-grandchildren. She also leaves 4 step-daughters, Nancy, wife of Dan Miller, Bay Minette, Ala.; Annie, wife of Jacob Miller, Arthur, Ill.; Delilah, wife of Enos Bontrager, Shipahewana, Ind.; Amanda, wife of Harvey Miller, Middlebury, Ind., and 28 step-children and 8 step-grandchildren. One brother and 1 sister survive, Simon Otto and Abbie, wife of Bishop Daniel Slabaugh, both of Arthur, Ill.

10-1-1934 Miller. – Benjamin J. Miller, son of Jonas and Lizzie Ann (Beachy) Miller, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, December 11, 1929. Died in Kinney and Smith’s Hospital May 27, 1934, at the age of 5 years, 5 months, 16 days. He is survived by father, mother, seven brothers and sisters, as follows: Andrew; Daniel; Moses; Lovina; Barbara; Jonas, Jr.; and Samuel. Also by two grandparents and one grandmother; by uncles and aunts. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. He took sick with scarlet fever, later developed pneumonia; and was then taken to the hospital above named at Wooster where he died on a summer, Sunday evening. Funeral services were held at the home of his parents Tuesday afternoon conducted by Eli Troyer and Jacob Stutzman. His remains were buried in the Amish graveyard on the homestead. Little “Bennie” was a cheerful and friendly boy; always willing to lend a helping hand, many times following his parents, asking what he should do. A Cousin

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4-1-1938 Miller. – Betty Ann Miller, daughter of Roman and Mildred (Slabaugh) Miller, was born April 4, 1936; died February 21, 1938, at the age of 1 year, 10 days and 17 days. Betty Ann took sick with pleurisy and pneumonia, from which she suffered greatly at times. She was taken to the Children’s Hospital at Akron, Ohio, and all that loving hands could do was done, but the Lord saw fit to take her home and relieve her of her suffering. She leaves father, mother, two sisters (Mildred Jane and Edna Mae), three brothers (Elton Vanwert, Roman Junior, and Atlee Wayne), her grandparents, uncles and aunts, and other relatives and connections. Funeral services at the home were conducted by Otis Johns and at the Walnut Grove meetinghouse by John Bender and William Detweiler. The body was laid to rest in the church cemetery.

9-1-1939 Miller. – Clarence D. Miller, son of David J. C. and Elizabeth (Jantzi) Miller, was born near Goshen, Indiana, October 1, 1911. Died July 25, 1939, at the Goshen Hospital, of complications following an operation for appendicitis. His age was 27 years, 9 months and 24 days. He was married to Lovina Weaver November 2, 1933. They lived in matrimony 5 years, 9 months and 23 days. To this union were born 2 children, Mary Elizabeth and Raymond Dale. He leaves his deeply bereaved wife, 2 children, father and mother, 3 brothers, Noah, Irvin, and Melvin and 6 sisters, Mrs. Seth S. Troyer, Jr., Mrs. Monroe Nisley, Mrs. Noah Kaufman, Mrs. Milo J. K. Miller, Mary and Esther Miller, all east of Goshon, and a number of uncles and aunts, cousins and friends. One brother preceded him. At the age of 18 years he united with the Amish Mennonite Church to which faith he remained true to the end. Funeral services were held July 28, 1939 at 1 o’clock at the Greiner Church. Sam T. Eash, Manasses Miller and Ira Johns officiated. Burial was made in the Clinton Union Cemetery. The Family

3-1-1935 Miller. – Clarence Paul, son of Emanuel and Mary (Bender) Miller was born in Elkhart County, Indiana, November 23, 1909; died in the Goshen, Indiana, Hospital, February 5, 1935 at the age of 25 years, 2 months, 12 days. Death was due to the effects of a diseased tooth, which, however, had been drawn about four days before. Following the removal of the tooth a swelling at once developed which affected his breathing ; and it was to relieve this condition that an operation was attempted about an hour after he was admitted to the hospital, and he died under the administration of ether. He had been able to walk about and converse with two of his brothers who accompanied him to the hospital. About five years ago he united with the Conservative A. M. Church of which he remained a faithful member until death. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Naomi, wife of John Riegsecker; Ida May, wife of Levi Schrock; Lydia Ann, wife of Joseph Slabaugh; Elmer; Daniel; Melvin, with whom he had his home, and Alvin; his step-mother, Mrs. Tobias L. Miller, all of Elkhart Co., Ind. Father, mother, one brother and one sister preceded him in death. He was the youngest of the family and unmarried. He will be missed by the family circle and by his friends, the young people of the vicinity. This departure, because of the suddenness and unexpectedness of the brother’s death is a loud call to all. Funeral services were held Feb. 8, conducted by Manassas R. Miller, S. T. Eash and D. J. Johns. Texts, Job 14:1-2 and Eccl. 12:1-2.

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3-1-1930 Miller. – Daniel D. Miller, a son of David and Mary (Guengerich) Miller, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, June 21, 1851; died at his home near Wellman, Iowa, February 10, 1930; age 78 years, 7 months, 19 days. When about 12 years old he came to Iowa with his parents and here united with the Amish Mennonite church, abiding and living the accepted faith of his youth until death. He was married to Elizabeth Yoder February 15, 1872, and lived with her in matrimony 38 years, until her death February 27, 1910. To this union were born 5 sons and 3 daughters and of this family mother, three sons and one daughter preceded him to the spirit world. The surviving children are: Mary, wife of Wm. Hochstetler, Kalona, Iowa, David D., Barbara, wife of Harvey Yoder, and Daniel E. of Wellmam, Iowa. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Michael D., Kalona, Mrs. Gideon Yoder, Wellman, Mrs. P. S. Yoder, Kalona, David D., Wellman, and Jacob of Maxwell, Iowa, besides 8 grandchildren and many friends. His place in Church and Sunday school was never empty without a good and just cause and the vacancy will be noticed and felt by many, both in the home and in the church. His last illness was of short duration, the deceased having been bedfast only a little over a week, in a few days developing Intestinal Influenza and then Pnenmonia which quickly led to the end.

5-1-1928 Miller. – Daniel F. Miller was born March 7, 1873; died March 29, 1928. Age 55 years and 22 days. He was married to Sarah M. Coblentz October 16, 1894, living in matrimony 34 years, 5 months and 13 days. To this union were born six sons and 7 daughters. One son and two daughters preceded him to the great Beyond. Mrs. Daniel Nissley

4-15-1939 Miller. – Daniel J. Miller, son of Jacob B. and Anna (Schoenbeck) Miller, was born in Washington County, Iowa, March 21, 1861, and died at his home near Wellman, Iowa, March 16, 1939, within five days of 78 years. He accepted the Christian faith as a young man and united with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained faithful and loyal to the end. On February 18, 1883, he was united in marriage to Lovina Swartzendruber and together they lived in matrimony over 55 1/2 years, she preceding him in death on August 27, 1938, just about seven months ago. They were the last couple married by Bishop Abner Yoder. He had been in failing health for a little over a year with heart trouble and was gradually failing the last six weeks. On the day of his death he seemed about as usual and passed away very suddenly about 10:30 A. M. His living among us will long be remembered by many in the many acts and deeds of kindness and help that he rendered both to the Church and the neighbors around him and will be missed by all who learned to know and love him. Even though they had no children of their own, this home was opened to their nephew Joe Erb who for several years found comfort and care with them and now for the past several years they have lived with him and his family. He was one of a family of nine children who all, with his parents, have preceded him with the exception of his only sister Lydia, Mrs. Peter Brenneman of Kalona, who survives him.

10-15-1931 Miller. – Dinah (Beachy) Miller was born October 8, 1849. Died August 16, 1931, at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 8 days. She was married to Jonas N. Miller February 4, 1869. After marriage they moved to the farm where both died, near Walnut Creek, Ohio. She leaves to mourn her departure, five sons and 4 daughters; Eli, of Plain City, Ohio, Mrs. David Miller, Berlin, Ohio, Peter of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. O. J. Miller, Kalona, Iowa, Mrs. E. 119

C. Slabach, Sugarcreek, Ohio, Noah, on the home farm, Levi, of Millersburg, Ohio, Jonas, of Goshen, Ind., Mrs. Noah Schrock, Applecreek, Ohio. All were present at the funeral except Peter who was not able to be present. The husband, one son and one daughter preceded her in death. She lived in widowhood over 37 years. In addition to the surviving children 36 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren survive. Some day we expect to meet her. A daughter

6-1-1934 Miller. - Dorothy Mae, daughter of Lester and Malinda Miller, was born July 5, 1931. Died at her home near Jeromesville, April 23, 1934, at the age of 2 years, 9 months, 18 days. Death was due to pneumonia of only four days duration. All was done that loving hands could do, but all efforts were of no avail. Funeral was held at the home of her grandparents, April 25. Burial was made in the cemetery at Samuel Erb’s. She leaves to mourn her early departure, her grief stricken parents, one sister, Sarah Alice, the four grandparents, a great-grandmother and other and more distant relatives and friends. It was hard to give up so dear a little girl, but we need not mourn as do those who have no hope, for we can say she is safe in the arms of Jesus. Dorothy was such a bright little girl and had a smile for everyone. Funeral services were conducted by Moses Swartzentruber and Eli Miller. An aunt, Gladys Miller

11-1-1930 Miller: - Elizabeth Ann Yoder, daughter of Moses C. and Barbara Yoder, was born in Somerset County, Pa., October 2, 1861. Died in Mark Twp., Defiance County, Ohio, September 21, 1930; aged 68 years, 11 months, 19 days. She united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and was a faithful member until her departure. She was united in marriage to Benjamin J. Schrock March 18, 1880, and lived in matrimony 42 years, 10months and 13 days. To this union were born 5 sons and 5 daughters. She is survived by 4 sons, 3 daughters and 1 sister. Husband, one son, and two daughters preceded her in death. Her husband died February 1, 1923. She was married to Noah E. Miller, October 23, 1927. Noah died December 17, 1927. Funeral services were conducted by John B. Yoder and Jonas J. Yoder at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Christ M. Miller September 24 after which the remains were laid to rest beside her first husband in Lost Creek Cemetery.

10-1-1934 Miller. – Edward J., son of Jacob S. and Catherine (Troyer) Miller, was born July 22, 1874. Died September 7, 1934, at the age of 60 years, 1 month and 15 days. He united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite church in his 20th year and was steadfast to the end. In October 27, 1896 he was married to Amanda Slaubach of North Dakota. To this union were born thirteen children, of whom four preceded him to the beyond. His sorrowing companion and nine children survive: Ezra; John; Eli; Nora and Daniel, who are married; Albert; Harvey; Clara and Tobias at home; also twenty-one grandchildren; two brothers and one sister: Ephraim, Mark Centre, Ohio; Mary, wife of Menno D. Frey, Topeka, Ind.; and Menno Nappanee, Ind. He died at his home near Ednagreen, Ind., of internal cancer, with which he was afflicted for about two years, but he never suffered much pain but was miserable and could not take nourishment for the last four weeks not being able to retain it. He was very patient in all his sickness. The funeral was held Monday, Sept. 10, at the residence of Mrs. Joseph Mast, where Eli Bontrager and John Swartz preached comforting and edifying sermons. There were about 500 people present. Let us not mourn as those who have no hope. He was ordained to the office of deacon in 1907, in which position he labored as long as health permitted. He will be missed greatly in the family, in the church and by all who knew him.

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10-15-1934 Miller. – Elma, daughter of Jacob and Katie (Beachy) Miller, was born July 13, 1911; died September 24, 1934; aged 23 years, 2 months and 11 days. She leaves to mourn her departure father, mother, two brothers – Lloyd and Edward, one sister – Lydia Ann, grandparents (Bishop N. P. Beachy and wife). But we mourn not as those who have no hope. She was a sister in the Amish Mennonite church and was faithful to the end. She was a patient sufferer, having been afflicted with inward cancers. Elma had many friends who often visited her and sang for her, which she enjoyed very much. Her funeral was attended from far and near to pay the last tributes of earthly respect to one who was beloved. Services were conducted by Jonas Helmuth and D. J. D. Miller and R. M. Troyer. Burial in the Amish cemetery near Hartville, Ohio. J. M. S.

9-15-1933 Miller. – Elizabeth Frey Miller, wife of Daniel N. Miller was born January 24, 1879; died August 23, 1933, aged 54 years. 6 months and 29 days. August 14, she was taken ill with hemorrhage of the brain, but lingered on for nine more days during which time she expressed her desire to be with the Lord. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, three sons, five daughters and ten grandchildren. Her children named as follows: Mrs. Samuel Schrock and Mrs. Levi Headings of Hutchinson, Kansas; Alvin; Joe; Ray; Alice; Cora and Nora. A daughter, Mamie preceded her in death and is better remembered as a sad victim of the train tragedy of 1930. Mrs. Miller was born near Emma, Indiana, and when thirteen years of age she moved with her parents to Kansas. In 1897 she united in marriage with Daniel N. Miller and resided in Kansas until August 1924 when they moved to New York. She was a mother in the broadest sence of the word: kind, sympathetic, Christian and loyal to her church and principals. She was known by her friends as the “peacemaker” and such she was. Always ready to lend a helping hand, never too busy to help someone in need of cheering up, kind and considerate of everyone and hospitality personified. Especially will she long be remembered as a devoted friend of the young people. With joy could the Master say, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” May the memory of her earnest, faithful, Christian life be an example and inspiration to all. M. M. B.

11-15-1935 Miller. – Emma Scherer Miller, was born August 12, 1874; died September 18, 1935; aged 61 years, 1 month and 6 days. On November 30, 1909, she was married to John S. Miller and lived in matrimony 25 years. To this union were born 2 daughters, Katieann and Elizabeth, both having preceded their mother to the great beyond. She leaves to mourn her departure, a bereaved husband, 3 step-sons, 1 step-daughter, 15 step-grandchildren, and 2 sisters besides many other relatives and friends. A short service was held at the home, on Sunday, September 22. Bro. Noah Miller, presiding. The body was then taken to the Alden A. M. meeting House, Alden, N. Y., where a large congregation was assembled for the funeral service. Bro. John Bontrager used as the basis of his text, Hebrews 9:27 and Bro. John Helmuth spoke from I Cor., 15:50, 58. Bro. Noah Miller tendered the consolation of the Psalmist: “Weeping may endure for a night; but joy comes in the morning.” The body was laid to rest in the County Line Cemetery. In the early summer, Sister Miller was so ill that her life was despaired of. So close was the call of yonder shore, that times the filmy veil would be lifted, allowing her spirit glimpse of yonder splendor. The Savior, in rodes of immaculate white, and departed friends smiled, and bade her come and join the throngs of a happier world. Much as her soul longed to depart and be with them, she felt it incumbent to retrace her steps and tell us of those glorious visions. God granted her a temporary restoration of health during which she faithfully fulfilled her duty. Then illness again overwhelmed her, the Master said, It is enough” and the spirit soured to the heights it loved so well. 121

5-1-1933 Miller. – Emma Rebecca Miller was born in Washington County, Iowa, April 10, 1904 and died at her late home near Kalona, Iowa, April 11. Aged 29 years and 1 day. At the age of 15 she united with the Amish Mennonite church and at the time of her death was a member of the East Union congregation. On December 3, 1922, she was united in marriage to Sherman Miller. To this union four daughters were born: Ellen Louisa, age 8; Ruby Ann 6; Nita Maye 5; and Barbara Jane 2, who with their father mourn the death of a loving mother and companion. She is also survived by her parents, John J. and Barbara Miller of Kalona, one sister, Susan, at home; two brothers, Thomas of Kalona and Leroy of Stuttgart, Ark., besides a large number of near relatives and friends. She will not only be missed in the home but in the church and community as well. Her death was the result of being badly burned while engaged in boiling maple syrup, on March 6. During the 5 weeks she suffered a great deal but never complained, while all that kind friends and human skill could do was done, yet from the first she was fully resigned to the Lord’s will, often expressing herself as having a desire to get well if He so willed and ready to go if He called. Her comfort and delight was in her friends reading for her and praying for her. We mourn, yet not without hope and humbly submit to His will, who doeth all things well. Funeral services were held at the East Union Mennonite church near Kalona, Thursday morning at 10:00 o’clock with burial in the cemetery near by, conducted by D. J. Swartzendruber in German from Daniel 12:13.

4-15-1926 Miller. – Fannie E., daughter of Eli M. and Katie (Raber) Miller, deceased, was born March 24, 1894 in Berlin Twp., Holmes County, Ohio. Died on the same farm February 2, 1926. Her death was due to measles followed by pneumonia; her sickness lasted only one week. She was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite church. She leaves to mourn her departure 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 1 aged grandfather, uncles and aunts and many distant relatives. Funeral was held at her late home February 4, conducted by Bishops Schlabach of Ill., and Jacob J. Stutzman of the home ministry. She was laid to rest in the church cemetery. Parents, two little brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Her sister Katie died just four days previous to her death in the same home and of the same maladies. The death notice of her sister was published in a former issue of the Herold. It is surely sad to part with so many of our dear church members. Ten members of this church district were called from time to eternity within about seventeen months. But we hope our loss is their gain. God has called them home where pain and sorrow are no more. One who was at the Funeral

4-1-1931 Miller. – Fannie L., daughter of Levi J. and Mary (Schrock) Miller was born at Goshen, Indiana, September 22, 1909. Died February 23, 1931. Age 21 years, 5 months, 1 day. She died of heart trouble complicated with other ailments. She suffered very much but never complaining, and expressed her readiness to leave this world. She united with the Old Order Mennonite church at the age of 17 years and remained a faithful member to her end. She leaves to mourn her departure parents, 4 brothers and 3 sisters, 2 grandparents, 1 grandmother and many other relatives and friends. But we do not mourn as those who have no hope. Two younger brothers preceded her in death.

9-15-1936 Miller. – Ida Mae, daughter of Levi J. and Mary (Schrock) Miller, was born December 28, 1907. Died at her home near Goshen, Indiana, August 15, 1936, at the age of 28 years, 7 months and 17 days. She leaves to mourn her early departure, her deeply bereaved parents, two brothers Anan and Solomon, two brothers and two sisters at home, 122

namely, Willis, Gertie, David and Maryann; also both grandfathers, one grandmother and a host of relatives and friends. One sister, Fannie, and two brothers, Elroy and Levi Leslie, preceded her in death. She had been in ill health for over a year with heart trouble but was not confined to her home until this spring, when dropsy set in. She was in bed most of the time the last few weeks, but endured all patiently, saying it could be much worse as she did not have much pain. She united with the Old Order Amish church at the age of 17 and remained faithful to the end. She expressed herself as ready to depart from this world; so our loss is her eternal gain. Funeral services were held Tuesday forenoon, August 18, conducted by Manasses Bontrager and Nathanael P. Miller. Burial was made in the Nisley Cemetery.

3-15-1938 Miller. – Ivan, son of Monroe E. and Alta (Schlabach) Miller, was born near Sugar Creek, Ohio, September 13, 1936; died, February 2, 1938; age 1 year, 4 months, 19 days. He was sick about ten days with flu and pneumonia. All was done that loving hands could do, but to no avail. He budded upon earth to bloom in heaven. We feel our loss is his eternal gain. He leaves to mourn his departure his sorrowing parents and one sister, Alice, grandparents and many distant relatives. The funeral services were conducted at the home by R. M. Troyer, Joe D. Coblentz and Ben. D. Troyer.

5-1-1930 Miller. – Jacob A., son of Jacob and Anna (Schoenbeck) Miller was born in Somerset County, Pa., June 9, 1847. Died at Elkhart, Indiana, April 10, 1930; aged 82 years, 10 months, 1 day. With his parents he moved to Washington County, Iowa when he was nine years old. He grew to manhood and united with the Amish Mennonite church in the region of his boyhood home and remained in the faith to the close of his life. He was married to Lydia A. Detweiler of near Allensville, Pa., February 1, 1877. To this union were born ten children. He leaves to mourn his departure his bereaved widow and nine children, as follows: Mrs. Henry Swartzendruber, Wellman, Iowa; Julius, Elkhart, Ind,; Elias, Garvin, Iowa; Abner, Milford, Neb.; Jesse, Carlton, Neb.; Alpheus, Shickley, Neb.; Louis, Brewer, Me.; and Mrs. W. C. Moyer, Elkhart, Ind.; 32 grandchildren, 1 great- grandchild, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Bro. Miller spent much time in reading God’s Word the last ten years of his life which was a great sourse of consolation in his dying hour, he having expressed a willingness to depart this life and be with the Savior. There remaineth...a rest unto the people of God. Funeral services were held April 12, conducted by Silas Yoder, Manasses Miller amd Samuel T. Eash. Texts, II Cor. 5; Job 14.

2-15-1915 Miller. – Jacob S. Miller was born near Springs, Pa., August 12, 1855; died at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., of heart failure, aggravated by pneumonia, January 25, 1915; aged 59 years, 5 months, 13 days. The funeral was held at the Miller or Maple Glen, Amish Mennonite M. H. near Grantsville, Md., on January 27; which was very largely attended. Services at the home were conducted by Samuel T. Yoder and at the meeting house by the above named brother and by Jonas D. Yoder, both of Belleville, Pa., in German and by Noah J. Brenneman and Jonas B. Miller, home ministers, in English. Our beloved departed brother united with the Amish Mennonite Church in early youth. Was ordained to the ministry of the Gospel by Bishop Joel Beachy at the Miller (Maple Glen) M. H. May 16, 1886. As a preacher, he was forceful, resourceful, and original; his addresses were, at their best, distinguished by simple, Jacob S Miller childlike directness, freedom from assumption and pretension and were very practical as 123

well as expository. As a member of his community he was well and widely known and beyond question no death in the community ever occasioned as great a sense, in general, of loss as did his. He was a staunch friend of the poor and needy; one with the “helping hand,” as many a grateful one with streaming eyes recalled, when the word went forth “Jake Miller is dead.” His pioneer efforts in a great measure, brought about the establishment of the Amish Mennonite Children’s Home. He however had defects and faults also, and as he frequently admonished, “all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags” when contrasted with Him who is perfect in holiness and righteousness and that alone through the merits of Jesus, the Christ, is redemption and salvation possible through “faith which worketh by love” as Bro. Miller frequently reminded in his sermons.

“Thou shalt be missed” – and we deeply grieve; We, of whom thou wast one. But in thy hopeful trust, we believe That thou a crown hast won.

Bro. Miller was married to Anna, daughter of Bishop Joel Beachy, December 13, 1877. To them were born 9 children, of whom 4 sons and 4 daughters survive with the widow. One son preceded the father to the long home. The sons are John D., near Springs, Pa., Menno J., Grantsville, Md., Simon and Noah at home. The daughters: Amanda, married to C. J. Yoder, near Grantsville, Md., Amelia, married to Alvin J. Schrock, near Springs, Pa., and Lizzie and Lucy, at home. J. B. Miller

4-15-1928 Miller. – Jeremiah Junior, infant son of Bro. Jeremiah and Sister Nancy (Kurtz) Miller of near Greenwood, Del., was born Jan. 15, 1928. Died March 15, 1928. He leaves to mourn his early departure Father, Mother, eight sisters and three brothers. Three brothers preceded him to the world beyond. The cause of his death was pneumonia. Funeral services were held in the Greenwood A. M. Church, March 17. Text Job 1:21. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby. His brief stay was but two short months.

12-15-1915 Miller. – Joel J. Miller was born in Somerset, County, Pa., near the present site of Springs. December 14, 1844; died at his home near Grantsville, Md., November 14, 1915; aged 70 years, 11 months. His death was due to heart failure complicated with dropsy. On Good Friday he was sick with “grip” and later was threatened with pneumpnia and his health greatly impaired, leaving a quite weakened heart; dropsy set in and toward autumn his condition became worse and he endured much pain and suffering finally ending in death. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church early in life and remained steadfast in the faith unto the end. He was chosen by lot and ordained to the ministry of the Gospel May 23, 1880. On November 13, 1887, he was chosen by lot and ordained as bishop. Personally as well as officially he was modest and unassuming, inclined to be conservative and very patient and peace-seeking. In his sermons he was appealing in Joel J Miller address rather than aggressive. He expressed a willingness to submit to the Lord’s will, whether it be unto restoration of health or whether it be unto death; and we believe and hope he was at peace with God. Funeral was held at the Maple Glen or Miller meeting house, November 17. Services by Sol J. Swartzendruber from Bay Port, Mich., from I Cor. 5:1-8 in German and by Noah J. Brenneman from Rev. 14:13 in 124

English. John L. Mast of Belleville, Pa., and Christian W. Bender also spoke, briefly and appropriately in German. The widow, 3 sons, 3 daughters and 32 grandchildren; 2 brothers and 1 sister, and a number of more distant relatives and friends survive to mourn the departure of one who was kind and ready ever to sympathize.

7-1-1934 Miller. – John, son of Martin A. and Priscilla Miller, Berlin, Ohio, was born May 25, 1924. Died May 22, 1934. Age 9 years, 11 months, 27 days. Little John had been in his usual health all winter until March 10 when he took the measles, and then pneumonia, becoming very seriously ill. He was in bed six weeks. He had been a friendly and helpful boy, but was afflicted with a weak heart since his birth. After his illness he had been up and about two weeks and then developed dropsy of the heart with which he was afflicted the last two weeks, when our heavenly Father took him to a better country, where we feel sure he is better off than he would have been here. He passed away Tuesday morning. His mind was clear to the last and he spoke about a half hour before his departure. He leaves his parents, two brothers and four sisters and many other relatives and friends. He is missed greatly in the family; he had a friendly, kind and smiling face for everbody; and his willing hands did all that was possible for him to do in the short time he was here. Funeral was held at the home of the parents, May 24, conducted by Bishop Samuel J. Miller and Pre. John D. Fry.

5-15-1937 Miller. – Jonas J., son of Jacob S. and Emma (Gingerich) Miller, was born near Arthur, Illinois, September 24, 1911; died April 4, 1937, at the age of 25 years, 6 months and 11 days. He leaves to mourn his early departure his grief-stricken parents, five brothers and three sisters, namely, Milo. of near Arthur; Menno, Nappanee, Ind.; Clara, Uriah, Andrew, Mattie, Mary Ann, and Jacob, Jr., all at home; a grandfather and a host of relatives and friends. Four brothers preceded him in death. He united with the Old Order Amish Church in 1932 of which church he was a faithful member to his death. His death was a tragic one occurring in an accident about a mile from home. He left home well and happy at noon and on his way home, going east, he was struck by a car going in the same direction, killing him instantly. This occurred at about 10:30 P. M. The buggy was completely bemolished, but the horse was not hurt. It is thought the impact threw the victim of the accident against the windshield, his injury being in the back of the head, otherwise no bones having been broken. Seemingly he had had a light and was driving on the right side of the road. So the accident must have been due to reckless driving. He was always good natured and kindhearted. We are again reminded that God’s ways are not our ways. We hope our loss is his gain. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, April 7, at the home of Noah Schrock with a large concourse in attendance—about 600 people—to pay their last tributes of respect to the departed. Andrew Miller of Kokomo, Ind., and Noah Schrock conducted services in the large residence, and John Stutzman and Noah Bontrager of Howard County, Ind., preached in the other house. Burial was made in the Miller cemetery. Those attending from other localities were his brother, Menno, and his son, Andrew; Steve, Amos, Roman and Kate Mullet and Rachel Miller, all from Nappanee, Ind.; Noah Miller, wife and two children, Clara and Harold and Noah Smucker, all from Goshen, Ind.; Albert Miller and wife and Fannie J. Miller from Geauga County, Ohio; Dennis Hershberger and wife; Andrew Miller and wife; Noah Bontrager and wife; Menno Beachy; Dan Miller; Mrs. Joe Hershberger and Mrs. Abraham Slabach, all from Howard County, Indiana.

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On January 14, 1886, he was united in marriage to Amelia Gingerich. This union was blessed with five children. One son died in infancy (Jacob J.) six years ago, one son (Milo J.) lives on the home farm, and two daughters (Mrs. Lewis Bender and Mrs. Emery Kauffman), with their mother, are left to mourn his departure. Besides these he leaves one sister (Mrs. Will Starner), and seven grandchildren, with a host of near relatives and friends. When a young man he came to Iowa, located near Kalona on a farm, where he lived until a number of years ago when he retired from active life and moved to Kalona. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth and was a faithful member until death. He always enjoyed good health until about six months ago, when he began to fail, and only a few weeks ago it became apparent that his end was near, while from the very beginning he realized the seriousness of his condition, and was fully resigned to the will of God, and often during his last illness expressed himself as being ready to go. While his sufferings at times was intence, yet he never complained; and after making all his funeral arrangements, bidding farewell to his family and friends, he peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. Funeral services were held at the Easy Union Church in German conducted by brethren Elmer Swartzendruber and G. A. Yoder of the Upper Deer Creek Conservative A. M. church, of which he was a member. Text, Heb. 11:16. Brethern J. K. Yoder, Joe C. Brenneman and D. J. Fisher also spoke in the English language. Burial took place in the East Union Cemetery.

1-15-1934 Miller. – Katie. The death angle came into our midst and called away our beloved mother, Katie Miller, daughter of Peter and Barbara Christner, born March 9, 1860 in Missouri. Died at her home near Nappanee, Indiana, November 26, 1933, at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 17 days. She was married to Christian C. Schmucker in the year 1877 and lived in matrimony 32 years. To this union were born six children; Barbara, wife of Emanuel C. Hochstetler; John C. Schmucker, and Mattie, wife of John C. Hochstetler, Howard County, Ind.; Joseph C. Schmucker, Midland, Mich.; Jacob C. Schmucker, Topeka, Kansas; Noah C. Schmucker, Millersburg, Ohio. There also survive 26 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren; four brothers: Joseph, Jacob, Christian and Noah Christner living in Oregon. Our father died April 17, 1909. Mother was married to Jacob Kauffman in Howard County, Indiana, in 1913, in which matrimony she lived twelve years. She was married to John J. Miller, Nappanee, Ind., July 10, 1927, who survives, who with a host of friends mourns her departure. But we mourn not as those who have no hope. She united with the Old Order Amish church in her youth and lived as a faithful member unto her end. She always filled her place in the church services when health permitted. Death was due to cancer of the stomach. She had undergone an operation and endured much pain. The funeral was held near Nappanee at Mrs. Joseph Mast’s, Tuesday, November 28; services were conducted by Daniel Stutzman, Rudy Kauffman and John Yoder. On Wednesday, Nov. 29, funeral services were held in Howard County, Ind., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. C. Hochstetler, here services were conducted in the larger house by Jonas Yoder, Joseph Schrock and Dan Stutzman; and in the smaller house by Nathanael Miller and John Yoder.

3-1-1926 Miller. – Katie E. Miller was born November 28, 1897, in Holmes County, Ohio; died January 29, 1926; aged 28 years, 2 months and 1 day. She was married January 3, 1918 to Chris S. Miller. To this union were born 4 children. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and was a faithful member unto death. The immediate cause of her death was measles, followed by pneumonia. Thus we can see that life is uncertain. Her father-in-law had died Jan. 25. No funeral service was held on account of sickness in the family. God’s way is not the way of man.

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10-1-1921 Miller. – Leo Eldon, son of Sylvanus and Martha Miller, died at his home near Kalona, Iowa, August 29, 1921; aged 1 year, 7 months, 27 days. The cause of death was cholera infantum, together with other complications which set in. Little Leo was sick just 4 days in which time the family physician attended him six times, a doctor from Iowa City was called once for consultation but this together with the services of a trained nurse for three days was all of no avail. He was a patient sufferer while in his short stay with us but God saw fit to take him home. His parents and two brothers, Howard and Glen are left to mourn their loss. One infant brother preceded him to the spirit world. Funeral services were held in the Upper Deer Creek Church on Aug. 31, 1921, conducted by D. J. Shetler, Pigeon, Mich., from Psa. 90 and G. A. Yoder, Wellman, Iowa, from Mark 10:13-17. Burial in the cemetery nearby. 2-15-1928 Miller. – Lizzie Miller was born February 8, 1909. Died January 10, 1928. Her death was due to a lingering disease. She had many days of affliction in the past three years, but through all this was very patient. She gave herself up to God so that His will might prevail. The family has our sympathy in the loss of their beloved daughter. All were present but the oldest son, Moses, Mrs. John Yoder both in Oregon. She leaves father and mother, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. A brother and a sister preceded her to the rest beyond. Mrs. Daniel Nissley, Bloomfield, Montana.

9-15-1938 Miller. – Lovina (Swartzendruber) Miller, daughter of Joseph C. and Lydia (Kauffman) Swartzendruber, was born in Iowa County, Iowa, July 11, 1862 and died at her home in Iowa County, Iowa, August 27, 1938; aged 76 years, 1 month, 16 days. She acceptd the Christian faith at the age of 16 and was baptized in a class of seven on October 13, 1878. She remained faithful and loyal to the faith until death. On February 18, 1883, she united in marriage to Daniel J. Miller and together they lived in matrimony over 55 years. They were the last couple married by Bishop Abner Yoder. She had been ailing for the past four years and was seriously ill the last 10 days and for about two days prior to the end she was apparently unconscious. Her living among us will long be remembered by many in the many acts and deeds of kindness and help that she rendered both to the church and the neighbors around her and she will be missed by all who learned to know and love her. Even though they had no children of their own, this home was opened to her nephew, Joe Erb, who for many years found comfort and care with them and now for the past several years they have lived with him and his family. She is survived by her husband, two brothers, Chris and John Swartzendruber of Wellman and one sister, Lydia, wife of William Eicher of Wayland, besides relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, August 28; A. M. at the Upper Deer Creek Church conducted in German by Albert S. Miller and in English by E. G. Swartzendruber and John L. Mast. Text, II Cor. 5:1.

3-15-1936 Miller. – Lydia Miller was born January 27, 1859; departed this life January 29, 1936; aged 77 years, 2 days. She was united in marriage to Samuel S. Miller, who preceded her in death November 15, 1930. She is survived by nine children – 5 sons and 4 daughters : Jerry, Greenwood, Dela, ; Henry, Goshen, Ind. ; Samuel, Fort Wayne Ind. ; Samuel, Hartville, Ohio, ; and Joseph, Buffalo, N. Y. ; Mattie, wife of Daniel N. Miller, Hartville, Ohio, in whose home she died ; Annie, wife of Samuel Glick, and Mary Ann, wife of John Henry Yoder both of Middlefield, Ohio, and Sovina, wife of Noah B. Schrock, Williamsville, N. Y.; three brothers, William, Plain City, Ohio,; David, Wayne

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County, Ohio, and Daniel, Holmes County,Ohio,; 2 sisters, Lizzie, wife of Enos Miller, Holmes County, Ohio,; and Mary Ann, wife of Sol Slabach, Arthur, Illinois, and a number of grand and great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. She united with the Old Order A. M. Church in her youth in which faith she died. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 1 by Joe D. Coblentz, Jonas Helmuth and Bishop Daniel J. F. Miller of the home church.

3-1-1937 Miller. – Lydia Miller, daughter of Christian and Rachel (Zook) Detweiler, was born near Belleville, Pa., November 12, 1851; died January 31, 1937, at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Earl Erb, at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 18 days. In her girlhood she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite Church and was to the end. She was married to Jacob A. Miller, February 1, 1877, near Belleville, Pa., and the same year moved to Iowa. To this union were born ten children: Menno, died in infancy; Lillian, wife of Henry Swartzendruber and Julius, both of Wellman, Iowa; E. J., Garvin, Iowa; Abner, Lincoln, Neb.; Jesse, Shickley, Neb.; Louis, Chicago, Ill.; Anna Mae, Elizabeth, Pa.; Alpheus, Kalona, Iowa; Lizzie, wife of William Moyer, Elkhart, Ind. She also leaves 27 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She lived in widowhood a little over six and one-half years. Funeral services were conducted at the Upper Deer Creek Church, near Wellman, Iowa, by A. C. Swartzendruber in German and J. Y. Swartzendruber in English. Scriptures used: Opening scripture, John 14:1-21; Text, II Cor. 5:1. Interment in Lower Deer Creek cemetery. (To the above we shall add, that we rejoice in the deserved tribute to the worthy motherhood and modest womanhood exemplified by the departed sister, reported as referred to in the funeral discourses.)

12-15-1929 Miller. – Manasses D. Miller, son of Daniel and Barbara Miller was born in Lagrange County, Indiana, February 6, 1858 and died at Elmdale, Michigan, September 27, 1929, age 71 years, 7 months and 21 days. He was united in marriage to Margaret Troyer, February 25, 1877 who preceded him in death five years ago. In 1897 they moved to White Cloud, Mich., where they resided until October, 1921, when they moved to their home near Clarksville, Mich., until four years ago, when he came to stay with his daughter at Elmdale. He united with the church at the age of 18 years and remained faithful until death. Eleven children were born to this union; five daughters and three sons, with his companion have preceded him to the great beyond. He leaves to mourn his departure, two daughters, Mrs. Abe Kauffman of Middlebury, Ind., and Mary at whose home he died, and one son, Ora of near Freeport, Mich., 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters, John of Lagrange, Ind. Joseph and Harry, Mrs. Benedict J. Miller and Mrs. Samuel W. Miller of Kalona, Iowa, and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite church on Tuesday Oct. 1, with Rez. D. A. Yoder officiating. Interment in the cemetery nearby.

10-15-1933 Miller. – Martha Miller was born November 21, 1899. Died September 11, 1922. Aged 22 years, 9 months and 20 days. She was married to Valentine Miller, January 31, 1918. To this union were born two sons, who with husband, father, mother, two brothers and four sisters remain to mourn their loss. Death was due to Tuberculosis. The funeral was held near Millersburg, Ohio, September 13. Services at the home and at the grave by Joseph M. Slaubaugh; funeral sermons by Bro. Slaubaugh, Christian W. Bender and J. B. Miller. Deceased was a member of the Amish Mennonite church.

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9-1-1932 Miller – Mary (Beachy) Miller, daughter of Noah P. and Barbara (Frey) Beachy was born March 1, 1889, near Walnut Creek, Ohio. Departed this life after a duration of sickness of less than two hours on August 10, 1932. Aged 43 years, 5 months and 9 days. On January 28, 1915, she was united in marriage to Samuel M. Miller, with whom she lived in matrimony 17 years, 6 months and 12 days. To this union were born 4 sons and 1 daughter, ranging in ages from 4 to 16 years. In her youth she united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite church, in which faith she continued until ahe answered the final summons, and the spirit took its flight to the God that gave it. Besides being survived by her deeply bereaved husband and her 5 motherless children, she is also survived by her aged parents, 3 brothers, Eli, of Stark Co., Samuel, of Arthur, Ill., and Peter of Defiance County, Ohio, 5 sisters, Mrs. Ben D. Miller and Mrs. Abe J. Mast, both of near Winesburg, Ohio, Mrs. Jacob J. Miller of Stark Co., Mrs. Henry J. Hostetler, of Mt. Hope, and Mrs. Abe M. Troyer of near Walnut Creek, all of which were present at her funeral. A brother, at the age of 1 month and 4 days preceded her in death on February 5, 1891. Fumeral services were conducted Aug. 13, at 10 A. M. on their premises near Walnut Creek by Enos D. Yoder, R. M. Troyer an D. J. A. Miller, in the presence of a large concourse of people who had assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed. Interment was made in the cemetery on the adjoining farm. E.N. Beachy.

4-15-1923 Miller. – Mary Miller (nee Christner) wife of Preacher John J. Miller, died at her home near Goshen, Indiana, of dropsy, March 22, 1923; at the age of 64 years, 11 months, 16 days. She had been in failing health for three years, in which time she was only able to attend church a few times. She bore her sufferings patiently. She leaves her husband, 6 sons, David, Jacob, Levi, and John of Goshen, Ind., Harvey and Obie of Howard Cunty., Ind.: 3 daughters, Mrs. Sam Kauffman of Shipshewana, Ind., Mrs. Andy Yoder and Mrs. Menno Kuhns of Nappanee, Ind., 3 brothers, David of N. Y., Jacob of Iowa, Sam of Kansas, 1 sister, Mrs. Simon Schlabach and 51 grandchildren. She was a member of the Old Order Amish church. Funeral was held at Solomon Schrock’s on Sunday March 25, 1923, by Nathaniel Miller and Emanuel Hershberger in German anf Dan Jones in English as she requested. I Cor. 15:39 and II Cor. 5 were used as texts.

2-15-1928 Miller. – Mary Miller, (nee Yoder) was born April 11, 1839, near Meyersdale, Pa. Died of the infirmities of age at the home of her daughter, Lydia Bender, near Grantsville, Md., January 26, 1928; aged 88 years, 9 months and 15 days. She was married to Henry Miller in September, 1856. To them were born four sons and five daughters, all of whom grew to maturity. Her husband died in 1912, and two daughters also preceded her in death. There remain to mourn their loss four sons and three daughters: Lafayette, Joseph, Jacob, Joel, Susan Slabaugh, Elizabeth Orendorf, and Lydia Bender, all of whom visited their mother during her last illness and were present at the funeral. There also remain 32 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of the Jacob (H) Yoder family. She was of a kindly, cheerful disposition, and took a keen interest

Mary J Yoder in the welfare of the church and community. She was from her youth a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church and tried to live true to her profession. The funeral was held at the Flag Run Meeting House, conducted by Gideon Brenneman and Joseph Yoder. Burial in the cemetery near by.

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7-1-1921 Miller. – On Saturday afternoon, June 11, 1921, occurred the sudden and sad death of the little ten-month old child of Menno Miller and wife of near Wellman, Iowa, while the mother was giving her children a bath in a tub of water which contained only four inches of water, and while she went into another roon to get the little one’s clothes (only being gone a minute) the little one fell over and was smothered. The doctor was called at once, but the spirit had taken its flight and nothing could be done to bring the little one to life again. Lydia Fren Miller was born August 11, 1920; died June 11, 1921; aged 10 months. She leaves the grief-stricken parents, one brother, grandparents, and a number of uncles, aunts and cousins.

6-15-1926 Miller. – Moses D. Miller, son of Daniel M. and Mary Ann (Beachy) Miller was born in Douglass County, Illinois, August 31, 1901. Died April 24, 1926; aged 24 years, 7 months and 24 days. He leaves to mourn his departure, father, mother, one brother, Albert, one grandfather, two grandmothers and a host of relatives and friends. His sickness started with a bad cold, then pneumonia set in which finally affected his brain bringing on coma and later death. He took his bed to break up his cold on April 14 and taken to the hospital on the 17th. He was thought to be getting along well until April 20th when he went to sleep about 10 A. M., never awaking, but passing away the next day at 2:40 P. M. he united with the Conservative Amish Mennonite church in the summer of 1921 and on April 26, 1924, he transferred his membership to the Mennonite church at Ft, Wayne, Ind., where he was a member at the time of his death. He had been working at that place the past two years. Funeral services were held at Ft. Wayne, on April 26, by Perry Heller and Frank Martin, and on the 28th at the home of the parents of deceased, near Bennett’s Switch, Ind., by Jonas Yoder of Defiance County, Ohio, and John Gingerich of Kokomo, Ind., in German, and by B. B. King in English from the home church of the departed. Burial in the Christner cemetery. Parents and Brother 2-1-1939 Miller. – Moses E. Miller, son of Eli J. and Bena (Raber) Miller, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, January 12, 1863; died January 6, 1939, at the age of 75 years, 11 months and 25 days. He was married to Mary C. Miller, February 20, 1883. To this union were born nine children, of whom two preceded their father, Mattie and Levi. He leaves his sorrowing widow and seven children: Barbara, Mrs. D. D. Yoder, Barr’s Mills, Ohio; Monroe of Wilmot, Ohio; Samuel, who lives on the home place; Eli, Cecel, Ohio; Christian, Hicksville, Ohio; Jacob of Walnut Creek; and Noah of Farmerstown, Ohio, also one sister, Mrs. John Troyer, Berlin; 41 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He confessed Christ as his Saviour in his youth and united with the Old Order Amish Church and remained steadfast to the end. We need not mourn as those who have no hope. He was in ill health for three years and was bedfast nine weeks, and suffered much. The funeral was held at the home Sunday, Jan. 8, conducted by Pre. Joseph Miller, Plain City, Ohio; Bishop Noah Beachy and Bishop D. J. Miller, in the large house, and by Pre. Enos Yoder and Pre. John B. Miller, in the small house.

3-15-1925 Miller. – Nancy, widow of John Miller, died Sunday night, at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 27 days, from the infirmities of age. The funeral was held Feb. 25, 1925, at the home of her son John. Services by Bishop John Beiler of Groffdale and Daniel Stoltzfus of West Lower Pequea district, the latter basing his discourse on Rev. 7:16-17. Our aged sister leaves to mourn her departure, three sons (Jacob, Christian, and John), all of Upper Millcreek district, and two of East Middle Pequea district, and daughters (Mary, wife of Jacob Esh, Fannie, wife of Samuel Augsberger of Groffdale district), and also 35 grandchildren, one brother (David Blank), one sister (Mrs. Eli Smucker), and many other relatives and friends. 130

2-15-1936 Miller. – Nancy Miller. “We spend our years, as a tale that is told” (Psa. 90:9). But, Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of his saints” (Psa. 116:15). Again we bow in humble reverence and submission before Him, who knoweth and doeth all things well. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the angel with the finger of death touched the home of Bro. Jeremiah Miller near Greenwood, Dela., and in a sudden and unexpected moment removed from this earthly tabernacle, to the Great Beyond the spirit of Nancy, his beloved wife, a faithful mother, and devoted sister. This however was a severe shock to the whole community as she was in her usual health, going about her house duties and ate a hearty dinner. At four o’clock she went to feed her chickens; upon returning she complained of not feeling quite normal, and in a comparatively short time the spirit took its flight. How true the words of David; “There is but a step between me and death” (ISamuel 20:3). Often without a moments warning the spirit takes its flight. We feel she has attained a nobler station than she could have had in this life. Although grieved deeply over the death of our departed sister, we do not mourn as do the hopeless. Nancy Kurtz was born November 21, 1883, near Belleville, Mifflin County, Pa., a daughter of Joseph Y. and Lizzie (Yoder) Kurtz, deceased. In her youth she accepted Christ as her personal Savior, and united with the Amish Mennonite Church. On May 11, 1904, she was married to Jeremiah Miller, and lived in matrimony 31 years, 8 months and 19 days. To this union were born 15 children – 7 sons and 8 daughters – of whom 4 sons preceded her in death. She leaves a sorrowing husband; 3 sons, Roy, Manford, and Valentine; 8 daughters – Martha, wife of John Embleton, near Greenwood; Cora, wife of Isaac Riehl of Honey Brook, Pa.; Dema, wife of Clayton Wisseman of Greenwood; Esther, Nancy, Bertha, Lydia and Elsie at home; ten grandchildren; 2 brothers, Henry of Middlefield, Ohio and Enos of Belleville, Pa.; also her step-mother and 2 half-sisters, Cora, single, and Mrs. Hannah Peachey. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 2, 1936 at 2 P. M. from the A. M. Church. Texts used were from Prov. 31; Job 14, Prov. 27:1 and Psa. 116:15, by the home ministers. Her age was 52 years, 2 months and 8 days. Interment in the cemetery nearby. On January 22 Bro. Jeremiah in company with three children left for Stark County, Ohio, to attend the bedside of his aged mother, who was seriously ill, and who died about 5 hours before his wife. As the party was intending to attend the funeral of his mother, they received the sad word from home. They left at midnight, arriving home the next day. We indeed extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Our departed sister was a faithful worker in the Church and Sunday school, and always interested in the spiritual welfare of her family, as well as in the neighborhood, and never delighted in neighborhood gossips. She will be greatly missed in the home, church, and neighborhood.

10-1-1940 Miller. – Noah C. Miller was born January 33, 1865, near Middlebury, Ind., and passed away September 6, 1940, at his home near Au Gres, Mich., at the age of 75 years, 8 months, and 3 days. He was united in marriage with Mary Weirich, at Hubbard, Oregon, June 26, 1890, later moving to Mio, Mich.; later moving to Au Gres., Mich., where he spent the last twenty-two years of his life. He was ordained to the ministry of the Gospel in the Amish Mennonite Church in the year 1918, in which calling he labored devotedly, for he loved the Lord. His companion preceded him in death December 26, 1939, also a daughter, Edna, and twin sons, William and Willard, in infancy. Left to mourn his departure are two sons (Ben and Rufus); three daughters (Mrs. Anna Gingerich, Mrs. Gus Proulx, and Mrs. Joe Bills); four grandchildren (Arlene and Robert Proulx; Rex and Duane Bills); one brother (Joseph Miller, Haven, Kans.); and a number of other relatives and friends. Three brothers and four 131

sisters preceded him in death. The funeral was held Sept. 9; services were held at the home by Bro. Peter Swartz; at the meetinghouse, by Bro. Swartz and by Bro. M. S. Zehr, Pigeon, Mich.; text, Daniel 12:2-3. Interment beside the grave of his companion near Mio, Mich.

2-15-1928 Miller. – Noah E. Miller was born November 15, 1861; died December 17, 1927, at his home near Sugarcreek, Holmes County, Ohio. His age was 66 years, I month and 2 days. He united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite church in his youth and was a faithful member until his departure. He was married to Susan Schrock, Februara 24, 1885. To them were born 9 children, 5 sons and 4 daughters. Susan, his wife died February 23, 1904. They had lived together almost 19 years. He was married to Elizabeth Hostetler December 21, 1910. His second wife died May 29, 1924, having lived in matrimony over 13 years. He married Elizabeth Ann Schrock October 23, 1927. He leaves to mourn his departure, wife and nine children, 5 sons, namely Eli, Jacob, Jeff, Abe and Noah Jr., and 4 daughters, Mrs. Eli V. Hershberger, Mrs. Moses Mast, Mrs. Jacob M. Beachy and Mrs. John J. Yoder, also one sister, Mrs. John Nisley. Funeral services were conducted by Robert Troyer and Ben Troyer.

8-15-1934 Miller. – Noah J. L. Miller, son of Bishop John and Anna Miller was born near Goshen, Indiana, September 9, 1872, died at his home near Centerville, Mich., July 22, 1934, aged 61 years, 10 months, 13 days. He was united in marriage to Mattie Miller daughter of Bishop Philip and Fannie (Schlabaugh) Miller October 19, 1893; lived in matrimony 40 years, 9 months and 3 days. He leaves to mourn his death his sorrowing wife, six sons and four daughters, Fannie, wife of Elam J. Miller of of Hazleton, Iowa; Anna, wife of Clemence J. Miller of Centerville, Mich.; Harvey; Menno; Amos and Ora of Middlebury, Ind., and Levi of Elkhart, Ind., Ida, Noah and Amanda at home; 22 grandchildren, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. One daughter and one grandson preceded him to the Great Beyond. He united with the Amish church at the age of 19 and remained a faithful member unto the end. Funeral services were conducted at the home in the forenoon by Alvin Yoder and Will Yoder; in the afternoon he was brought to the home of Seth Troyer near Goshen, Ind., where services were conducted by Henry S. Miller and Bishop Moses Lehman. Burial in the Thomas cemetery.

4-1-1933 Miller. – Noah M. Miller, son of Moses J. and Susan (Beechy) Miller, was born August 14, 1864; died January 1, 1933; aged 68 years, 4 months, and 17 days. He was married to Mary Ann Coblentz February 13, 1908. One daughter, Susan, was born to this union, who, with her mother survives. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Henry H. Troyer near Hartville, Ohio, by Jonas Helmuth and Daniel J. F. Miller. Interment in the Amish graveyard. One brother, Benjamin, and one sister, Mattie, wife of the late John Y. Miller, both of Holmes County, Ohio, survive. Bro. Miller’s health had been failing for several years, but he was still able to work until the last few weeks. He had dropsy of the heart.

1-1-1930 Miller. – Perry S. Miller, son of Simon and Lydia of near Middlebury, Indiana, was born August 27, 1929, and died of pneumonia and intestinal flu on November 30, 1929. Aged 3 months and 3 days. Those who mourn his early departure, besides father, mother and brother, Lester, are grandparents, great-grandparents, uncles, aunts, and many other relatives and friends. Although baby Perry was dearly loved yet we feel that the parents were resigned to the will of Him who doeth all things well. 132

Human hands could not stay the Angels that came to take Perry to his beautiful and eternal home. May we, with David of old, prepare to meet him there. Funeral services were held at the home of his grandparents, Bishop Moses M. Miller’s, conducted by Samuel Kemp of Kalona, Iowa, and Eli J. Bontrager.

5-1-1931 Miller. – Roy S. Miller, son of Samuel C. Miller and wife, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, August 1, 1911; died March 29, 1931; aged 19 years, 7 months, and 28 days. Funeral services at Wes. A. Yoder’s, March 31 by Bishop Daniel L. Yoder and Pre. Sol. Schlabach. A large number of relatives and friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to his mortal remains. He leaves to mourn his early departure his mother, step-father, four brothers and one sister: John, Christian, Eli, and Katie, wife of Eli Kurtz, all of Holmes Co., Ohio and Albert of Kalona, Iowa. His father and one brother, Samuel, preceded him in death more than five years ago. Roy was baptized by Bishop Abraham Yoder a few weeks before his death after which he professed a readiness to die and said the Lord was nigh unto him. So the bereaved need not mourn as those that have no hope. He was sickly for about seven months and was sick in bed less than four weeks. He was buried beside his father and brother. The cause of his death was due to acute myocarditis due to a streptococcic infection. E. B. Weaver.

12-15-1938 Miller. – Roy Miller of near Grantsville, Md., a member of the Springs, Pa., Mennonite Church, met with a fatal accident while out deer hunting in the Keyser’s Ridge region west of Grantsville, Thursday, December 1. He was with a number of men, including his brother, and as they met to plan and to deploy through the woods, and were starting out again, the gun of one of the party accidently discharged, the bullet passing through the unfortunate hunter’s knee. He was at once hurried to a local hospital and given surgical attention, but on Sunday morning a very virulent type of gangrene had set in and he was taken to a larger hospital in Cumberland, Md., where more adequate facilities to treat his case were sought to combat the unfavorable conditions, but he died the same day. He was about 31 years old and leaves a widow and three small daughters. Our sympathies are extended to Roy N Miller those concerned. (Note: Roy N. Miller, son of Norman and Suie (Hershberger) Miller was born August 15, 1907, died December 4, 1938. Roy married Viola Wiley August 18, 1928. Children: Leona, wife of Paul Bender, Virginia, wife of Allen Brenneman, and Darlene, at home. JLY)

1-1-1936 Miller. – Ruth Naomi Miller daughter of Jacob J. and Barbara (Troyer) Miller was born January 8, 1932, and died December 8, 1935 near Mio, Michigan; age 2 years, 11 months. She leaves to mourn her early departure, father, mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Melvin, Savilla May, William and Kathryn; 1 grandfather, 2 grandmothers, 6 uncles, 8 aunts and many cousins and friends. We had a family circle of 41 members and Ruthy was the first one to break the circle. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon December 10. Her remains were laid to rest in the Kittle cemetery. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were:-Mr. and Mrs. Aden Kauffman and son Freddy of Goshen, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Yoder and son Floyd of Middlebury, Ind., Pre. Noah Miller and two sons and one daughter, Ben and Rufus and Mrs. Joe Bills, of Twining, Mich. Levi S. Troyer, Mio Mich.

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3-1-1926 Miller. – Samuel C. Miller was born in Holmes County, Ohio, April 27, 1866; died at his home in Holmes County, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1926; aged 59 years, 8 months, 28 days. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in his youth and remained a faithful member unto death, always attending services when possible, as long as he was blest with health. On December 28, 1886 he was married to Sarah J. Raber and lived in matrimony nearly forty years. To this union were born six sons and one daughter: John, Albert, Katie Ann, Chris., Samuel and Roy; also 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The immediate cause of his death was pneumonia. He was sick only five days. Funeral service was held Jan. 28, at B. B. Troyer’s, as the three younger sons had the measles at home. Services were conducted by Jacob Stutzman and Sol Y. Slabach.

3-1-1926 Miller. – Samuel S. Miller was born in Holmes County, Ohio, January 32, 1903; died at his late father’s home, February 7, 1926, aged 23 years, 7 days. He united with the Amish Mennonite church two years ago. He leaves to mourn his departure, mother, five brothers, one sister and many more distant friends and relatives. His father died Jan. 25, as indicated in obituary above, and his sister-in-law died Jan. 29, so that he was the third one of the family that God called home within 13 days. Funeral service was held at the home, conducted by Andrew Mast and Sol Y. Slabach.

3-15-1934 Miller. – Samuel S. Miller was born in Holmes County, Ohio, December 13, 1847; died February 24, 1934, at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 11 days. Realizing that his day of departure was drawing nigh he went to E. Hostetler’s east of White Cloud, Mich., where he died. He had never been married. He had lived along northeast of White Cloud for the past 36 years. He leaves one brother, who resides near Molalla, Oregon; also a number of nephews and nieces and friends to mourn his death. Two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Funeral servives were conducted by Bishop Moses M. Miller of Middlebury, Indiana.

5-15-1940 Miller. – Sarah Miller, wife of John N. Miller, died at the Batavia, N. Y., Hospital, of peritonitis after an operation. She was born September 2, 1901, in Holmes County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Noah and Mary Miller. Her parents lived near Plain City, Ohio, later in life. She is survived by her sorrowing husband, 1 son, Paul, aged 12, and 3 daughters, Wilma, 10, Freda, 7, and Mary 4; also by her mother, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers: Mrs. Henry Troyer; Mrs. John Yoder, Plain City, Ohio; Mrs. Ben Christner, Fredericksburh, Ohio; Noah Miller, Plain City; John Miller, Sugar Creek, Ohio, and one brother staying at the home of Mrs. John Yoder. Funeral services were conducted April 12, at the home by Joseph Roth of the home congregation and Aaron B. Stoltzfus, of Pennsylvania; at the Conservative meetinghouse at Alden, N. Y., by Lewis Eichorn of the home congregation, George Beiler, Weavertown, Pa., and John Bontrager of Alden, in English.

6-15-1926 Miller. – Sarah, wife of Samuel W. Miller (maiden name Hostetler) died May 26, 1926, after an illness of nearly three years, but she was seriously ill only about four weeks, during which she suffered much at times, but she was patient to the end. She seemed to be fully resigned, her thoughts being centered on spiritual things. Often she expressed the wish that the Father’s will be done. She was 33 years, 6 months and 24 days old. She leaves to mourn 134

her departure her sorrowing husband, three sons, Freeman, Milo and Eldon, also father, mother, two brothers, five sisters and many more distant connections. She united with the Amish Mennonite church early in life and was a faithful member. Funeral was held May 29, conducted by Bishop Joseph Yoder from John 14. Further remarks were delivered by Moses Lehman, Christian Miller and Oscar Hostetler, the latter in the English language.

2-15-1922 Miller. – Sarah Miller was born in Holmes County, Ohio, September 20, 1845; died at the home of J. H. Speelman, near Shanesville, Ohio, January 24, 1922; aged 76 years, 4 months, 4 days. At about the age of 18 she united with the Amish Church of which she remained a true and faithful member until the Lord called her home. On April 19, 1868, she was united in marriage to Eli I. Miller and lived in matrimony nearly 54 years. To this union were born 2 daughters and 2 sons; Lamanda, who died in 1874; Mary A. Speelman, of near Shanesville, Ohio, Edward of LaJunta, Colo., Robert, of Dover, Ohio. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, 3 children, 9 grandchildren, 1 son-in-law, 2 daughters-in-law, 6 brothers, 4 sisters and a host of friends. She was a kind and loving mother and being of a patient, cheerful and quiet disposition, she endeared herself to all who knew her. Funeral at the home conducted by brethren Emanuel Schrock and Benjamin Troyer. Interment in the Emanuel Slabach Cemetery.

7-15-1935 Miller. – Sarah M. Miller, daughter of Monroe and Maryanne (Yoder) Miller, was born September 6, 1934, at Clarence, N. Y.; died June 24, 1935, at the age of 9 months and 18 days; was sick nearly seven weeks with whooping cough and pneumonia. Suffering very severly during the last period of her sickness. She leaves father, mother, 2 sisters (Fannie Marie and Edna), one brother (Roy), also her 4 grandparents – Noah B. Yoder and wife and Noah J. Miller and wife – all of Holmes County, Ohio, besides her uncles and aunts. Those from a distance to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Noah J. Miller, who were here at the time of her death: Mr. and Mrs. Noah B. Yoder, Mr. and Mrs. Dan N. Yoder, Sarah and Fanny N. Yoder all of Holmes County, Ohio, and Eli N. Yoder of Crawford Co., Pa. Funeral services by Joseph Roth and Lewis Eichorn. Burial at the County Line Cemetery at Alden, N. Y.

1-1-1934 Miller. – Savilla (Beachy), wife of the late Bishop Joel J. Miller, was born in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County, Pa., February 12, 1846. Died at her home near Grantsville, Md., December 20, 1933, at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 8 days. She had been in declining health for several years, due to the infirmities of age and especially was the decline rapid within the past year. Her sight declined fast within the last ten years, so that she was nearly wholly blind. On Thanksgiving day, early in the afternoon she had a sudden attack of heart trouble and from that time to the end was confined to bed. About twenty-four hours before death, while endeavoring to speak to one of her grand-daughters, she lapsed into unconsciousness, due to a paralytic stroke, Savilla S Beachy remaining thus she died. In her youth she became a member of the Mennonite church, later uniting with the Amish Mennonite church in which communion she died. She was married to Joel J. Miller, as stated above, October 7, 1866. To this union were born four sons and five daughters, as follows: Malinda, who died in infancy; Jonas B., the writer of this sketch; Mary, wife of Lewis J. Schrock, of Greenwood, Delaware; Lewis J. who died at his home near Grantsville, in 1907, at the age of under 31 135

years; Catherine, wife of Simon M. Yoder; Annie, wife of Harvey S. Yoder; Alvin J. formerly in relief service in the Near East and in Russia; Ada, who died in infancy in 1889; Milton B., minister in the Mennonite church; all, with the exception named above living near Grantsville, Md. Forty grandchildren and sixty-one great-grandchildren and a large number of other relatives survive. Her portion in life was that of manifold duties and arduous labors of a devoted mother of a large family. And especially were her experiences trying during the critical illness of our late beloved father, when early in married life, he was stricken with typhoid fever complicated with pneumonia and was prostrated for about eighteen weeks. Later he was also afflicted with eye trouble and was obliged to be in a darkened room for some time. And the protracted illness of the first child of the family ending in its death bore heavily upon her spirit and did much to inflict sadness upon her, and in her younger years brought upon her suffering through fellowship of affliction and sorrow, when other families were similarly afflicted. The toil-worn hands will not again be busied in caring and providing for those for whom she labored long and much: the heart will not again br grieved through lack of appreciation and through childhood carelessness and indifference. But the deep-toned, soothing melodies to becalm fretful childhood again on the shores of time, nor peal forth to delight the more mature taste for ennobling and edifying melodies. But we trust that through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, she rests from her labors, and may be happily destined to be among those who “sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb….” 15:3. The funeral was held at the Maple Glen meeting house near Grantsville, December 23. Services at the home were conducted by Bishop C. W. Bender; at the meeting house by Pre. Shem Peachey in German and by Bishop Nevin Bender, Greenwood, Delaware, in English, assisted by Pre. Gideon Miller. Interment in adjacent cemetery.

1-1-1938 Miller. – Simon S. Miller, son of the late Samuel J. and Magdalena (Swartzentruber) Miller, was born near Springs, Somerset County, Pa., March 3, 1862; died, after an illness of some weeks, in the Hazel McGilvery Hospital, Meyersdale, Pa., on December 8, 1937, at the age of 75 years, 9 months, 5 days. Death was due to diabetes, from which a gangrenous condition of the foot developed, finally necessitating amputation of the limb, his condition having declined prior to the acute condition for which he went to the hospital. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church since his youth, and lived all his life on the pleasant Elk Lick Township farm, which was his birthplace. He was married to Lydia Beachy, daughter of the late Bishop Daniel and Elizabeth (Yoder) Beachy of near Aurora, West Virginia. His wife, with the following children survive him: Ansel, Springs, Pa.; Allen, Meyersdale, Pa.; Effie (Mrs. Mark Bender), Salisbury, Pa.; Anna Simon S Miller (Mrs. Olen Bender), Springs, Pa.; Claude, Springs; and Ernest, Lancaster, Pa. Eight grandchildren also survive. One son, Earl, died in early childhood. The other members of his parental family, two older brothers and two younger sisters, preceded him. Simon was a man of interesting personality and keen intelligence, one who read much and whose love and knowledge of nature and outdoor life were above the average. He was of a kindly, sympathetic disposition, with special aptitude for taking care of the sick. Probably no other man of his community spent so many hours by the bedsides of the sick and dying, or was more helpful to others in time of trouble. For these kindly ministrations he is gratefully remembered and deeply mourned by a host of neighbors and friends. Funeral services were conducted December 10, at the Maple Glen A. M. Church near Grantsville, Md., by Pre. J. B. Miller, Grantsville, and Bishop M. S. Zehr, of Pigeon, Mich. Interment in Maple Glen Cemetery.

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T 9-15-1939 Miller. – Rebecca (Yoder) Miller, daughter of John Z. and Saloma Yoder, was born in Custer County, Oklahoma, July 16, 1904, and departed this life at the tuberculosis hospital, Salen Oregon, June 10, 1939, at the age of 34 years, 10 months, 24 days. She united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a faithful member unto the end. She united in marriage with William Miller at Jump River, Wisconsin, December 27, 1921. To this union were born eight children, four sons and four daughters: Simon, John, Amelia, Daniel, Jacob, Elizabeth, Ida, and Mary Ann. She leaves to mourn her departure the deeply bereaved husband; the children named herein; father and step- mother; three brothers: Israel, Medford, Wis.; Reuben, Rogers, N. D.; John, Kalona, Iowa; two half-sisters, Chris, and Dan; four half-sisters: Fannie; Annie; Mattie and Rhoda of Iowa, and a number of more distant relatives. Death was due to tuberculas. She had been a true companion, a kind mother, and was loved by all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed at home and in the church. Funeral services were held at the home on June 12, conducted by Bishop Jacob Miller, Hutchinson, Kansas, and Pre. Moses Yoder of this place.

2-15-1935 Mishler. – John M. Mishler was born in Holmes County, Ohio, March 15, 1855. Died in Elkhart County, Indiana, January 23, 1935, at the age of 79 years, 10 months, 7 days On January 1 he took a severe cold which developed into bronchial pneumonia which caused his death. In early childhood he moved with his parents to Howard County, Ind., where he spent a large portion of his life. In 1905 he moved with his family of children to LaGrange County, Ind. In his youth he united with the Mennonite church, and in 1918 united with the Conservative Amish Mennonite church, of which he remained a faithful member. He expressed being at peace with his Savior and of feeling a readiness to leave this world. On February 15, 1880 he was married to Sarah Schrock. To this union were born 3 children (Jeannette, Oliver and Olley, the latter twins,) who died in early childhood. His wife departed this life July 28, 1882. On December 24, 1885 he was united in marriage with Lydia Hershberger. To this union were born the following children: Lillie, wife of Jesse Beachy, Goshen, Ind.; Frank, Havelock, Iowa,;Homer, LaGrange; Oscar, Davidsville, Pa.; Wilson, Topeka; Delcie, wife of Early Bontrager; George and Sanford, Shipshewana; Susie, wife of Harold Alexander, Elkhart, and a son who died in infancy. Lydia, his wife, died July 28, 1882. On November 28, 1906 he was married to Mary Rheinheimer, who departed this life May 20, 1915. An infant son preceded her in death. On December 7, 1918 he was married to Amanda Schlabach with whom he shared the joys and sorrows of life, and who survives, with his nine children, 36 grandchildren, 4 brothers, 2 sisters and many relatives and friends. One brother and one sister preceded him. Services at the late home by John J. S. Yoder; at the Forks church by S. T. Eash in German and D. J. Johns in English, both using texts from Psa. 90.

3-1-1917 Moser. – Andrew, Joseph Sr. and Sarah. Three very sad and somewhat sudden deaths occurred in this community lately, near Croghan, N. Y. These three deaths occurred within two months. The first was Andrew Moser, Sr., who died December 9, 1916, he died very suddenly while sitting in his chair, his family thinking he was asleep. He had heart trouble. He leaves a wife and five children. He was 64 years old. On January 24, 1917, Joseph Moser, Sr. (brother to Andrew mentioned above), died after an illness of only a few days’ duration, he died of pneumonia, was 62 years old; he leaves a wife and 6 children, the youngest 13 years old. On January 28, just two weeks from the father’s death, Mrs. Joseph Moser, Jr., died of pneumonia; her maiden 137

name was Sarah Roggie, daughter of Christ Roggie. She was 31 years old, leaves a husband and 3 small children, the youngest is about 10 months old, besides father, mother, 7 sisters and 3 brothers. Each of the deceased belonged to the A. M. Church, and were much respected. It was a sad blow to the community as well as to the sorrowing families and relatives, and our sympathy goes out to the bereaved families and children.

3-15-1920 Moser. – Benjamin Moser was born in Croghan, N. Y. Died at the same place, February 22, 1920, at the age of 22 years, 4 months and 19 days. He united with the Amish Mennonite church at the age of 17 years and was a faithful member until death. His death was caused by influenza which later developed into pneumonia. He leaves father, seven sisters, three brothers and many loving friends to mourn his death. He was loved by all who knew him. His mother and two brothers preceded him to the spirit world. His Bible was his guide and he was very fond of singing. His favorite song “At the Saviour’s Right Hand,” was read at the funeral. Funeral services were conducted by Joseph Lehman in English, texts James 4:13-14 and Amos 4:12. Interment in Kirschnerville cemetery.

10-15-1932 Moser. – Christian Moser, aged 81 years and 22 days, died of heart failure at his home near Kirschnerville, New York, Sept. 9, 1932. He had resided at his home since his marriage to Miss Mary Roggie in 1877. His Companion died fourteen years ago. Thirteen children were born unto them of whom only three sons and four daughters survive, together with thirty grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in his youth, and remained faithful unto the end. He often expressed his desire to be taken home into glory, and had made some selections to be used at his funeral services. He was the oldest son of Pre. John Moser who was one of the oldest settlers in this community, and frequently spoke of the many changes which took place during his lifetime. He always lived on a farm near where he was born. We do not mourn as those who have no hope, for he patiently waited until the Lord called him home. Services were conducted at the home by Joseph J. Zehr; at the meeting house near Croghan, by Jacob Gingerich in English, and by Bishop C. M. Nafziger in German, in the presence of a large assembly. Burial was made near Kirschnerville.

3-1-1929 Moser. – Daniel Moser, son of Joseph and Mary Nafziger Moser, was born December 23, 1857: departed this life February 12, 1929; aged 71 years, 1 month, 20 days. On June 16, 1881 he was united in marriage with Lena Roggie. This union was blessed with six children, all living: Joseph, at home, Mary, wife of David Yousey, Castorland, N. Y., Anna, wife of John W. Moser, New Bremen, N. Y.; Daniel, on old homestead; Andrew, Copenhagen, N. Y. and one sister, Mrs. Chris. Nafziger, Lowville, N. Y., and also 16 grandchildren. About 14 years ago father began to be bothered with rheumatism. Last eight years and some months was unable to walk or even stand without assistance. In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite church and remained faithful to the end. It seems hard to part with loved ones. But such are the ways of this life but we have the hope that if we live God-fearing lives we shall meet with him again in yonder fair land above. The Family

12-1-1933 Moser. – Dorothy Louise Moser, infant daughter of Daniel and Katie (Widrick) Moser, born August 25, 1933, died at her home October 30; age 2 months and 5 days. She leaves her parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters, 1 grandfather and 1 grandmother. One sister and one brother preceded her in death. She was a weak child from birth, but we mourn not as those who have no hope for Jesus said, “Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the 138

kingdom of heaven.” Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon, November 1, in charge of Bro. Joe Lehman in German and Bro. Jos. J. Zehr in English. Interment in Kirchnerville cemetery.

11-15-1918 Moser. – Philip, son of Philip and Katie Moser died at the home of his parents hear Kirschnerville, N. Y., October 21, 1918. He leaves parents, four brothers and three sisters to mourn his departure. (Exact age not known to informant but was about 28 years.)

2-1-1940 Moser. – Philip Moser, son of the late Pre. John and Catherine (Steiner) Moser, died at his home near Kirschnerville, N. Y., December 31, 1939, at the age of 76 years, 11 months, and 12 days. He was married to Catherine Roggie, who survives, October 22, 1885. They were blessed in this that they could share life’s joys and sorrows together for about 54 years. To this union were born nine children, of whom eight survive, four sons and four daughters: John, Castorland, N. Y.; Jacob, Beaver Falls, N. Y.; Joseph and Menno, at home; Martha, Mrs. Chris. Zehr, Beaver Falls; Kate, Mrs. Chris. Yousey, Kirschnerville; Christiana, Mrs. Emanuel Lehman, Castorland; and Veronica, Lowville, N. Y. Also thirty-two grandchildren survive. One son preceded him in death. He lived his threescore years and over, the last member of his family. He accepted Christ in his youth and lived a consistent Christian life as a member of the Amish Mennonite Church, until God saw fit to call his hence. He was a worthy example of gospel simplicity. He had been ill for several months, but was up and about the house until he was suddenly called away, death having been due to heart failure. His going was a shock to the family and community. Both home and church will keenly fell the loss, but we are confident that our loss is his eternal gain. He was a kind, loving father, and will be remembered by his words and acts in home and church, where he earnestly contended for the faith and doctrines of the Church, which he dearly loved. Living a devoted Christian life, his sudden going left many sorrowing hearts. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 3, at the home by J. J. Zehr; at the meetinghouse by Jacob Gingerich and Joseph Lehman. Interment in Kirschnerville Cemetery.

2-1-1926 Moshier. – Kate (Widrick) Moshier, wife of the late Joseph P. Moshier, died December 18, 1925. Aged 65 years, 5 months and 18 days. Her husband preceded her in death nine years. Death came as a result of a number of paralytic strokes. She was first stricken about two years ago, but she was active and able to be about until last March, when she was again stricken, leaving her in a helpless condition. Since then she had several attacks, the last proving fatal. She had often expressed a desire to be taken from this life of suffering, but was ever submissive to the Father’s will. She leaves 6 children: John, Joseph and Aaron of New Bremen, Samuel, Mrs. Joseph J. Zehr, (where she had her home) and Mrs. Menno Roggie of Croghan. She was a faithful member of the Amish Menonite church and until her sickness was an active worker. Funeral services were held at the Croghan M. H., by Pre. Joseph Lehman in English, and by Bishop C. M. Nafziger in German. The house was filled at the funeral with attendance of relatives and friends, who came to mourn over her departiure, but not as those who have no hope.

3-1-1922 Mosher. – Daniel. On Monday night February 6, 1922 Daniel B. Mosher our dear husband and father was called 139

home and we hope he is safe in the arms of Jesus. He was sick about nine days, first with congestion of the lungs, later with pneumonia. He was born near New Bremem, New York in 1871 and in 1898 was united in marriage with Anna Nafzinger. They lived in happy wedlock twenty four years until death entered the home. Two sons and three daughters were born to them, all of whom survive; their names are as follows: Nathan and Eleaser; Anna, Dorothy, and Naomi. The funeral was held at the Amish Church and was largely attended. He is buried in Kirschnerville cemetery where he will rest till Jesus comes to gather his children home.

11-15-1937 Mullet. – Addona Dale Mullet, son of Emanuel and Alma (Swartzentruber) Mullet, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1935; died September 12, 1937, at the age of 1 year, 9 months, 5 days. He leaves his parents, one sister, Anna Katherine, his grandparents, one great- grandmother and more distant relatives. His death was caused by pneumonia, with which he was sick only a few days.

5-15-1922 Mullett. – Alta (Schrock) Mullett, was born December 20, 1892; died March 8, 1922. United in marriage to Henry B. Mullett October 22, 1911; they lived in matrimony 10 years, 4 months, 16 days. To this union were born 3 sons and 3 daughters of whom 4 are yet living. Elmer, Alfred, Lizzie and Sarah. One son and 1 daughter died in infancy. She leaves to mourn her early departure a sorrowing husband, father, mother, 4 brothers, 3 sisters and many other relatives and friends. She united with the Amish Mennonite church when in her youth and lived as a faithful member until her end. Her place in the congregation was seldom vacant when health permitted and we need not mourn as those who have no hope. Funeral services at the home near Hicksville, Ohio, by Jonathan J. Plank and John Miller of Oklahoma after which the body was laid to rest in the Lost Creek cemetery.

1-1-1934 Nafziger. – Anna (Moser) Nafziger, wife of Bishop Christian Nafziger was born August 8, 1866, died November 4, 1933, at her home in Martinsburg, N. Y., at the age of 67 years, 3 months, 6 days. Her health had been failing for over a year, and she had been obliged to be in bed about three weeks. She was very patient through her suffering, but earnestly desired to depart. She had lived in married life about forty-seven years. She leaves to mourn their loss, her devoted husband, two sons, Joseph and Menno, six grandchildren, also two adopted daughters. Funeral services were conducted by the brethren Pre. Jacob Gingerich and Pre. Joseph Lehman, internment in near-by cemetery.

4-1-1933 Nafziger. – Elizabeth Nafziger, maiden name Swartzendruber, was born in Johnson County, Iowa, September 27, 1863; died at her home in Pigeon, Michigan, February 27, 1933, at the age of 69 years, 4 months and 28 days. She was married to Menno Detweiler, December 8, 1885, who died November 7, 1889. Two children were born to this union, a son Levi, who survives, and a daughter who died in infancy. She was married to Moses M. Nafziger, October 1, 1893. To this union was born one daughter, Mary, the wife of Frank Shetler, Pigeon, Mich. She leaves to mourn her departure her bereaved husband, her son Levi, Lancaster, N. Y., the daughter Mary, full name and address already given, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, six brothers, and two sisters, and a host of relatives and friends. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and united with the church of her choice, remaining faithful unto death. She was afflicted with Bright’s disease and longing to go home. 140

3-1-1931 Nafziger. – Joseph Nafziger died at his home near Beaver Falls, N. Y., January 25, 1931, at the age of 62 years. Besides his wife, formerly Anna Nafziger, he is survived by six children; Romeyn of Kirschnerville, Raymond and Irving of Beaver Falls; Mrs. David Zehr of Lowville; Mrs. John Roggie and Mrs. Andrew Zehr of Carthage. Funeral was held January 28 at the Amish Mennonite meeting house at Croghan; services conducted by J. J. Zehr and C. M. Nafziger. The departed brother had heart trouble, but was about as usual until Sunday evening when he was seized with a heart attack and died in his chair.

4-1-1927 Nafziger. – Mollie, daughter of Christian and the late Mary Roggie Moser was born at Krischnerville, N. Y., January 10, 1895; died at the same place March 15, 1926; aged 31 years, 2 months and 5 days. She suffered with flabitis for two weeks and was improving when pleurisy developed on Friday, followed by pneumonia and she passed away the following Monday morning. She was married to Romeyn Nafziger June 24, 1915. To this union seven children were born, all of whom survive, Lansing, Arlin, Romeyn, Inez, Violet and Lila, the baby being seven weeks old. Besides her children she leaves husband, father, four sisters, Mrs. John Schwartzentruber of Martinsburg, Esther, Laura and Rosella Moser of Kirschnerville; three brothers, John of Beaver Falls, Christian of Boonville and Amos of Kirschnerville. Her mother, three brothers and two sisters preceded her to the great beyond. One sister preceded her two months and 16 days also leaving seven small children. We cannot understand why two young mothers should be called away in such a short time but God knows best. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in her youth and remained faithful to the end. When she knew that her end was near she said she would like to stay with her children but she was ready to go if it was God’s will. Her funeral was largely attended March 17. Services by Joseph Zehr at the house and Christian M. Nafziger at the church. Interment at Kirschnerville cemetery.

9-1-1933 Nafziger. – Moses W. Nafziger was born near Baltimore, Md., September 19, 1859. Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Shetler, near Pigeon, Michigan, August 11, 1933, at the age of 73 years, 10 months and 22 days. He was united in marriage with Elizabeth (Swartzendruber) Detweiler, October 1, 1893. She preceded him in death February 25, 1933. To this marriage was born one daughter, Mary, wife of Frank Shetler. He leaves to mourn his departure the daughter and one step-son, Levi Detweiler, Lancaster, New York, two grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren. He was the last one of a family of nine children of the late Daniel S. and Magdalena (Schertz) Nafziger. He accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 19 and became a member of the Amish Mennonite church and remained faithful until death. He was a kind, devoted husband and father and left a bright testimony that he was ready to leave and be with the Savior. His health had been impaired, having had a strock in 1926, from which he never fully recovered. He suffered another stroke the morning of the day of his death. Funeral was held at the Pigeon River meeting house August 14, and he was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Services at the house were conducted by Edwin Albrecht; at the meetinghouse by Earl Maust and M. S. Zehr; texts Job 14:14 and John 14:2 respectively.

3-1-1939 Nahrgang. – Katie, daughter of the late John and Anna Brenneman, was born in East Zorra Twp., November 5, 141

1875. She had been in failing health for several years, but passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly at her home in New Hamburg, Ontario, January 25, 1939, death being due to a stroke. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, remaining faithful unto death. She will be greatly missed in the home and in the church. She leaves to mourn her departure, her bereaved companion, Abram Nahrgang; four sons; Isaac and Abram, of New Hamburg; William and Percy, of Moline, Ill.; one brother and four sisters: Alexander; Mrs. J. Wagler; Mrs. Martha Dick; Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. John Brenneman. Funeral services were held January 29, at the Blenheim Mennonite Church, in charge of Bro. Moses H. Roth, assisted by Bro. Manasseh Hallman. Text, John 11:25-26.

12-1-1935 Noftsier. – Christopher C. Noftisier, son of the late Christopher and Katie (Yousey) Noftsier, died July 8, 1935, at his home in Beaver Falls, New York, at the age of past 69 years, after being ill for about four months with internal cancer. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in the Croghan region in his youth, and remained a faithful member until his death. All that loving hands could do was done for his welfare and comfort during his time of suffering. Then the great Physician, the sympathizing Jesus, came to his relief and he silently passed to the great Beyond. And we trust our loss is his eternal gain. He was married to Mary Lyndaker. To this union were born nine children, of whom eight survive. He leaves to mourn his departure: his loving companion, 4 sons, 4 daughters and 17 grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral was held at the Croghan meeting house with interment in adjoining cemetery.

5-15-1923 Opel. – Mary, wife of Peter Opel, daughter of the late Daniel and Susanna (Beachy) Brenneman, was born July 22, 1854. Died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Nelson and Susie Orendorf, near Bittinger, Md., April 25, 1923. Age 63 years, 9 months and 3 days. Her death was due to a complication of diseases, beginning with a weak heart and gangrene of the feet, followed by dropsy and a few weeks before her death, by paralysis. The departed sister was in failing health for several years. As a physician, who had considerable practice in that vicinity until just a few years back, remarked, the deceased sister was very helpful caring for the sick in her community. She united with the Amish church early in life and departed this life as a communicant of the church. Her husband, four sons and three daughters and a number of grandchildren of the immediate family remain to sustain the loss of wife, mother and Mary D Brenneman grandmother. One daughter preceded her to the land beyond. One brother and four sisters also remain. The funeral was held at the Cherry Glade M. H. Services at the home were conducted by Noah Brenneman, and at the meeting house by him in German, and by Jonas B. Miller in English. We trust she is at rest, sweet rest.

12-15-1936 Opel. – Savilla Opel, daughter of the late Elias J. and Barbara (Hostetler) Gnagey, was born near Meyersdale, Pa., September 11, 1856; died at her home near Salisbury, Pa., November 24, 1936, at the age of 80 years, 2 months, 13 days. She united with the Amish Mennonite church when a girl and remained faithful to the church of her choice throughout life. She was married to Henry Opel, August 28, 1879. Her husband preceded her in death about five years ago. She was the mother of 15 children, of whom 11 survive, 6 daughters and 5 sons. She is also survived by 45 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. 142

She was a woman who was very industrious, attentive to the affairs of her home and devoted to her household as well as sympathetic and helpful as a neighbor and a mother indeed. She had been in ill health for some time. At the time of the death of her husband she was not able to attend his funeral. Later her illness became so pronounced that it was thought she could live but a short time. Then her health again revived and she recovered to the extent that she had seemingly fair health for one of her age and former condition. Within thirty hours of her death her condition became suddenly worse and twenty-fours after her immediate family knew that she was seriously unwell she had departed this life. Death was due to heart illness. The funeral was held on Thanksgiving afternoon, at 2 o’clock, at the Oak Dale Amish Savilla Gnagey Mennonite meetinghouse, near Salisbury, Pa., with interment in the St. Paul’s cemetery. Services at the home were conducted by Pastor Sigler of the United Lutheran church, in which the family holds membership. Services at the meetinghouse were conducted by Shem Peachey from Heb. 9:27, “It is appointed unto man once to die, but after this the judgment”; and by J. B. Miller, from Philppians 1:21, “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain”; the latter also conducted burial services at the cemetery.

6-1-1920 Orendorf. – Elias Orendorf was born September 26, 1844. Died May 7, 1920; aged 75 years, 7 months, 11 days. Lydia Orendorf was born June 8, 1846. Died May 9, 1920; aged 73 years, 11 months, 1 day. Seven children preceded them to the great beyond. Four children with many relatives and friends are left to mourn their departure. Brother and Sister Orendorf died at their home hear Greenwood, Del., of the infirmities of age. The dear Lord called both father and mother home within 48 hours. They often spoke of the time when they could leave this world and seemed to look forward with a steadfast hope, to enter into that glorious rest that is promised to all who obey Christ. We

Elias and Lydia (Beachy) Orendorf believe those that remain can rest in the faith and hope that the departed are at rest. The funeral was held in the St. Johnstown church house conducted by brethren Jonas D. Yoder from Belleville, Pa., and Nevin Bender. Interment in the Amish Mennonite Cemetery.

2-15-1922 Orendorf. – Joel Orendorf was born on the farm owned by Emanuel D. Hershberger, near Grantsville, Md., March 11, 1847. Died at his home near Jennings, Md., January 26, 1922, at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 15 days. He was a son of Christian and Barbara (Swartzentruber) Orendorf, both of whom were born in Germany. A brief historical note giving data of his father’s emigration from Germany and also establish his lineage which was in possession of the late brother, is given below which we believe will be of interest to the observant reader and may be of value, in the future, in various ways to the historically minded. “Christian Ohrendorf, son of the Mennonite, John Ohrendorf and his wife Anna, maiden name Riefer, was born April 15, 1793, in Marzhausen in the electorate of Hesse; and on the 12th of April, 1839, from the bailiwick of Frankenburg, in Hesse, received a pass to Bremen. Reference—Bailiwink of Frankenburg, electorate Hesse, Appendix Church Book, Rosenthal, Joel Orendorf Hesse. Presumably the “pass” referred to above was the one through which the deceased brother’s father was permitted to take his departure from the electorate of Hesse in Germany. Relatives of the same name are probably 143

yet residing in Illinois. On his mother’s side the subject of this sketch was closely related to the Swartzentrubers, who in earlier times lived not far from Grantsvile, Md., and were not a family of large numbers, but whose descendants are widely distributed in location and very numerous now. There was no doubt a more distant connection with the Swartzentrubers of Iowa. Early in life the deceased brother confessed Christ, vowed allegiance unto Him, and became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. He was an extensive and intelligent reader and posessed thinking powers which in the writer’s estimation were above the average and was well versed in scriptural matters and an apt Sunday school teacher and student and an instructive speaker at Sunday school meetings, while he yet retained bodily and mental strength; and he was a regular and attentive attendant at the regular preaching services or meetings. He was frequently afflicted with ill health, which he apparently bore resignedly and with fortitude. Five years ago he became very critically and painfully ill and the only apparent resource left for relief was an operation, which was performed in a Baltimore hospital. He slowly but gradually recovered and considering his previous condition he enjoyed great relief. But during the past year his condition became pronouncededly worse and during the last five or six weeks an internal cancer manifested it self and he suffered greatly until relieved by death. His devoted widow, two sons, five daughters, twenty-one grandchildren and one great-granddaughter survive. One son, in infancy, and one daughter after marriage, preceded him to the Beyond. Funeral was held at the Casselman Mennonite meeting house, on Sunday, Jan. 29. Services were conducted by Christian W. Bender from Eccl. 7:1 and by the writer from the 23th Psalm, the latter scripture which was a favorite with the deceased being used by request. The remains were conveyed to the old Orendorf homestead, near Bittinger, Md., and interred in the family cemetery, where the parents and children of the departed are also buried. We hope that truly could the words of the psalmist be applied to the brother in the words: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want,” and that as he passed through “the valley of the shadow of death,” all sins, shortcomings and imperfections were forgiven and that he needed “fear no evil” and that he may “dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” J. B. Miller

5-1-1934 Overholt. – Marion O., son of John and Mattie (Byler) Overholt, near Hartville, Ohio died April 4, 1934, after an illness of three days, beginning with an attack of influenza, later settling in the lungs, developing both bronchial and catarrhal pneumonia. His age was 5 months and 15 days. His twin sister, Mary, and brothers Leonard, Paul and Mark survive, with parents and grandparents. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Grove meeting house, April 6, conducted by the brethern Lapp and King.

12-15-1937 Overholt. – Joseph S. Overholt, son of John and Veronique (Stucky) Overholt was born in Allen County, Indiana, October 27, 1875; died November 24, 1937, at his home near Kempsville, Va.; aged 61 years and 27 days. He was united in marriage to Hannah Wagler, February 24, 1898. To this union were born 12 children, 7 daughters and 5 sons. His death was caused by tumer of the spine from which he suffered for a long time, being bedfast for almost two years, during which time he suffered greatly. All was done that loving hands could do. The last few weeks he was unconscious part of the time and slept the last 35 hours and did not regain consciousness. In his youth he joined the Amish Mennonite Church to which faith he remained faithful to his end. He leaves to mourn his departure his loving companion, 11 children (Mrs. Jonathan King, Mrs. John King of Uniontown, Ohio; William of Norfolk, Va.; Harold Zehr, Alden, N. Y.; Henry of Princess Anne, Va.; Mrs. Roman Miller; Mrs. Enos Wagler of Hartville, Ohio; Mrs. David J. Detweiler of Uniontown, Ohio; Delilah, Joseph and John at home), 144

2 brothers, and 1 sister. One son, Martin, and 1 grandson preceded him to the great beyond. Funeral services were held at the Kempsville meetinghouse on November 26, conducted by Bishops Simon Schrock and Dan Stutzman at the church house, and by Eli Yoder at the house. Scriptures used were I Thess. 4 and I Cor. 15. He was laid to rest in the cemetery near-by. His children were all present at the funeral.

1-15-1939 Overholt. – Simeon Overholt, son of John and Veronique (Stuckey) Overholt, was born in Allen County, Indiana, February 13, 1879; died at his home near Kempsville, Va., Dec. 24, 1938, at the age of 59 years, 11 months and 20 days. He was married to Lena Stoll, March 8, 1900. To this union were born 10 sons and 1 daughter. One son and one grandson preceded him in death. He lived in matrimony over 37 years. He leaves his deeply bereaved wife, nine sons and one daughter: Jerome, Fred, Frank, Ben, Abner, Leroy, Victor and Fannie; also one brother and one half-sister, and a large number of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Kempsville meetinghouse on December 26, conducted by Bishops Simon Schrock and Lewis Beachy, the latter from Oakland, Md. The 25th Psalm and the Hymn, Wer weis wie nah emir mein Ende,” were read. He had been in failing health the last few years. Death was due to cancer of the stomach. All was done that loving hands could do. He was conscious until the last few hours. In youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church, to which faith he remained true to the end. He was a kind and loving father and was interested in the welfare of his children. He will be greatly missed by his companion and children. The Family

2-1-1929 Peachey. – Arie, wife of Jonas C. Peachey, died January 12, 1929, on the way home from the hospital at Lewistown, Pa., where she had been a patient for five weeks. Everything was done that human hands could do, but God, in His infinite wisdom, saw best to remove her from this vale of tears. The funeral was held January 15 at the Locust Grove M. H. Burial in the cemetery near-by. Her age was 56 years, 10 months and 19 days. She leaves a sorrowing husband and large family of children to mourn her departure, as follows: Katie, wife of Jonathan Peachey, Naomi, wife of Rudy Yoder, Arie, wife of John S. Yoder, Nannie, Mary, Lydia, Jessie, Philip and Milo at home; and aged mother, as well as more distant relatives. The funeral was largely attended by relatives from near and far. Services at the house by S. W. Peachey; at the meeting house by J. B. Zook in English and by J. L. Mast, II Tim. 4:6-8.

F 1-1-1933 Peachey. – David S. Peachey, son of the late Solomon and Catherine (Hostetler) Peachey, was born near Bellville, Pa., April 21, 1870. Died in the Lewistown, Pa., hospital December 25, 1932; aged 62 years 8 months and 4 days. He was united in marriage with Sarah R. Glick, December, 15, 1891. To this union were born 7 children, 6 sons and 1 daughter, as follows: Orrie, Belleville; Aaron E., Parkersburg, Pa; Homer D., and Oliver B., Lewistown, Pa.; Leroy S., Galt, Ontario; and Katie, Mrs. Aaron Peachey, Belleville. One son died in infancy. He is survived by one brother, Solomon D., Belleville; 2 sisters, Sarah – Mrs. Moses Zook. And Rebecca – widow of the late John Glick, and by eight grandchildren. He was a member of the Conservative A. M. church. The funeral was held at the Locust Grove meeting house near Belleville, Wednesday, December, 28, and was conducted by S. T. Yoder and J. D. Yoder.

11-15-1918 Peachey. – Ella Peachey was born in Lyon County, Kansas, March 12, 1890, and died September 23, 1918. Age 28 years, 6 months and 14 days. 145

She was the youngest daughter of Joseph Stoltzfus and wife, formerly of Lewisburg, Penna. In 1910 she was married to Ezra Peachey and later moved to the vicinity of Greenwood, Delaware. She leaves husband, four children, mother, one brother, three sisters and a host of friends to mourn her early departure. The entire family was afflicted with influenza, Sister Peachey becoming sick last, developed double pneumonia and died within twenty four hours after being confined to her bed. After receipt of a dispatch to Belleville, Pa., Jonas D. Yoder, John Stoltzfus and Thomas Hartzler hastened to the home of the deceased. After funeral services by the brethren, Lewis Eichorn and Jonas D. Yoder, the remains were conveyed to Belleville, Pa., where a large congregation assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to one so highly esteemed, the services being conducted by Jonas D. Yoder and Eli Kenagy, the following Sunday. Early in life she gave her heart to God, uniting with the Amish Mennonite church and remained faithful to the end. She was of a kind and loving disposition and loved by all who knew her. We hope our loss is her eternal gain.

10-1-1935 Peachey. – Gideon J. son of Jacob T. and Lydia (Hartzler) Peachey was born near Belleville, Pa., November 28, 1883. Died June 29, 1935 at the Lewistown hospital as the result of an injury to the hand received June 20 while stretching a wire fence on his farm; his hand was accidently caught between the stretcher and a post causing a bruise which later developed blood poisoning. He was united in marriage to Sadie Spicher December 25, 1907. To this union were born the following children: Nelda, Roy, Ella, and Mrs. Calvin (Ethel Grace) Petersheim. Morgantown, Pa. His first wife died October 10, 1917. On December 22, 1918 he was married to Emma Allgyer. To this union were born 4 children: Dorothy, Byron, Verda, and John A. He is survived by his wife and children; one grand-daughter, his aged father, 3 brothers, Roland, Jacob, and Frank (of Brownstown, Pa.) His mother and 2 brothers preceded him in death. In his early years he united with the Locust Grove A. M. church where he was very faithfully taking part in its activities. At the time of his death he was serving his sixth year as Sunday school superintendant, he also made use of his talent in singing. He has left a place in the home, church, and community which can never be filled, as he was a man of noble character, always having a pleasant word and a smile for all who greeted him. Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove church, conducted by Pre. Jonas D. Yoder, assisted by Pre. Samuel T. Yoder and John Zook. A large host of friends and relatives gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed. Interment in the cemetery, nearby.

11-15-1929 Peachey. – Jemima (Yoder) Peachey, wife of Thomas J. Peachey, was born February 17, 1873; died October 29, 1929, after a lingering illness of one year caused by spleen trouble. She was confined to her bed for fourteen weeks. She suffered a great deal of pain at times which she bore patiently and her desire was to leave this world of suffering and pain. She was aged 56 years, 8 months, 12 days. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband and the following children: Sadie, wife of David Byler; Nancy, wife of Daniel Hostetler; Elsie, wife of Emanuel Peachey, Joseph, Bertha and Thomas at home. One son (Urie) preceded her in death several years ago. One sister, Annie, wife of David Zook (West Liberty, Ohio), also preceded her three years ago. The following sisters survive: Mary, wife of Joe N. Byler; Libbie, wife of Samuel D. Hartzler; Arie, wife of Reuben Stayrook, and two half brothers, Frank and Samuel Yoder. She was a kind and loving mother and a friend of every one. She was a faithful member of the Locust Grove A. M. Church near Belleville, Pa. Funeral services were conducted at her home church on Thursday at ten o’clock by Jonas D. and Samuel T. Yoder. Text, Psalm 23.

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4-1-1921 Peachy, John D. Peachy was born near Belleville, Pa., September 25, 1886. Died February 19, 1921. Aged 34 years, 4 months and 24 days. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church at an early age and remained faithful unto the end. He was married to Lizzie King. He leaves wife, two daughters, father, mother, four brothers, and many other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Samuel T. Yoder, after which the remains were taken to the Locust Grove meeting house where further services were conducted by Samuel T. Yoder and Jonas D. Yoder from I Thessalonians 4. Interment in nearby cemetery.

7-15-1929 Peachey. – John S. Peachey was born near Belleville, Pa., October 1873. Died June 28, 1929. Aged 55 years, 8 months and 22 days. He leaves wife and twelve children to mourn his departure. Six of the children are married. Two children died in infancy. They mourn the departure of a loving husband and father, but not as those who have no hope for we believe his soul is at rest. He lived in the faith of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was always willing to help a good cause: his door was always open for services. He read his Bible and taught his children to fear God and live a Christian life. We say with John the revelator, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. Let us watch and pray for we know not what hour the Son of man cometh. ” Funeral services were held Sunday, June 30, near Belleville, Pa., at the homestead, using the second floor driveways of the large barn as an auditorium, and the funeral was one of the largest held for many years in our valley. We believe nearly a thousand people were present to pay their tribute of respect to the departed brother who was well-known far and near. The funeral sermons were preached by Samuel K. Yoder and John Y. Peachey. Text: I Peter 1:24-25. S. W. P.

6-1-1930 Peachey. – Lydia Hartzler Peachey was born near Allensville, Pa., May 27, 1861; died at the Lewistown Hospital, May 18, 1930; aged 68 years, 11 months and 21 days. She was married to Jacob T. Peachey January, 1883. To this union were born 6 sons of whom the following four survive: Gideon. Roland and Jacob of Belleville, Pa., and Franklin of Lancaster County, Pa. She is survived by her husband, 1 sister, Mrs. John Grassmyer of Belleville, and two brothers, Joseph Hartzler of Zanesville, Ohio and David Hartzler of Gap, Pa., and sixteen grandchildren. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in her youth in which connection she remained faithful until death. Her death was caused by cancer an illness of sereral weeks. She attended communion services four weeks ago. She spent most of her time sewing for other people, always lending a helping hand to any one in need. Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove church where she was a member by Pre. Jonas D. and Pre. Samuel T. Yoder. Text Psalms 23. The funeral was largely attended. Interment in the cemetery nearby.

11-15-1940 Peachey. – Lydia M. Peachey was born near Belleville, Pa., December 15, 1866, and died October 22, 1940; aged 73 years, 10 months and 7 days. She was the oldest daughter of Jacob B. and Sarah (Hartzler) Yoder of near Allensville, Pa. On January 7, 1885, she was married to Levi L. Peachey, son of preacher John Peachey. This union was blessed with 11 children, five of whom died in infancy and childhood. She is survived by two brothers, Joshua and Jacob Yoder of near Belleville; three daughters, Annie, wife of John S. Kanagy, Dover, Del.; Salome, wife of Jacob H. Yoder; and Veronica of Belleville; three sons, Shem, married to Salome Bender, of Springs, Pa.; Stephen, married to Ruth Schrag, of Hay, Ont., and Levi, married to Lizzie Mae Stayrook, of near Belleville; also by 26 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters-in-law, (Mrs. Amelia Peachey, Mrs. J. S. Peachey, and Mrs. Bishop 147

David Peachey), a sister (wife of Pre. Christian D. Peachey who died a few years ago). These five sisters-in-law, married to five brothers, were all widows in the same locality at the same time for a number of years. She was baptized in the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful to the end. Mother was in failing health for over 3 years, being confined to her bed and almost helpless for over a year during which time she was affectionately and faithfully cared for by her youngest daughter, Veronica. She bore her affliction patiently, never complaining, greeting her friends with a cheerful smile, waiting for “a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” She was weary and anxious to go. She loved the Word of God, was conscientious, training her children by precept and example, with admonitions unto righteousness. She lived a life of self-sacrifice and service for others, never allowing her hands to be indolently idle. We cherish her memory with gratitude to God for such a loving mother. Funeral services were held from her late home, October 24, 1940; sermons by John Y. and John B. Peachey. Interment in Union Cemetery. The Children

3-1-1940 Peachey. – Mary (Yoder) Peachey, aged 91 years, 1 month, 2 days, died at the home of her granddaughter and husband (Rudy J. Yoder and wife, near Belleville, Pa.) on Sunday, February 11. The cause of her death was a stroke of apoplexy, which she suffered 5 weeks ago. She was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Beiler) Yoder. On January 19, 1871, she was married to Christian J. Peachey who died in 1876. To this union were born 3 daughters: Eri, wife of Jonas C. Peachey (who died eleven years ago), Rebecca, wife of Amos Glick (who died thirty-eight years ago), also one daughter died in infancy. She lived in widowhood sixty-four years. She is survived by one brother (Daniel K. Yoder, Croghan, N. Y.), 10 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home in charge of Bro. John B. Zook and at the Locust Grove A. M. Church by Brethern John L. Mast and E. B. Peachey. Interment in cemetery near-by.

4-1-1929 Peachey. – Norman, son of Ezra J. and Clara (Bender) Peachey, was born November 23, 1926; died February 23, 1929; aged 2 years, 3 months and 3 days. The occasion of the death herein reported was a very tragic and distressing one and enlisted the sympathies of the entire surrounding community in an unusual degree. He and his older brother, who were very attached and constant playmates, the latter about fifteen months older, were left alone in the house for just a short time: when their father and mother returned to the house and opened the door, the two were standing inside and the clothing of the subject of this sketch was ablaze, his little form being literally wrapped in flames. One of the older brothers, who had returned with the parents to the house, grasped a rug and wrapped him in it and extinguished the flames. Several physicians were immediately summoned but all that professional and trained skill and loving hands could do was in vain and in about three hours the virgin soul passed beyond the bounds of sorrow and suffering into rest. It is singular that though the older child stayed right by the afflicted one yet his clothing did not catch fire. The origin of the fire remains a mystery, and will probably ever be so. While these circumstsnces are very sad and afflicting, yet the child, in all probably, did not suffer more than does many a one from disease, and the sum total of suffering was probably less than many a one endures before being relieved by death; and it is a precious, comforting thought in memory, to those who knew and loved him, he will ever be a pure, undefiled, lovable being, and over yonder, he is one of the redeemed throng, “for of such is the kingdom of heaven.’ Funeral was held at the Locust Grove M. H., near Belleville, Pa., Feb. 28. Serices at the home were conducted by S. T. Yoder; at the meeting house by J. B. Miller, in German and by J. D. Yoder, in English. Interment in cemetery near-by. J. B. M

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11-15-1937 Peachey. – Samuel W. Peachey died at his home in the village of White Hall, Mifflin County, Pa., on Friday, October 29, 1937, at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 7 days. Brother Peachey was born on a farm near White Hall, and was a life-long resident of Kishacoquillas Valley, following the temporal occupation of farming the greater part of his life. Early in life he united with the Amish Mennonite church, and was ordained to the ministry of the Gospel November 4, 1884, in which capacity he served with distinction and ability as long as health and strength sufficed. He traveled extensively and frequently in his time, visiting many communities of the church, was well and favorable known, and was noted as an able preacher, confining his efforts as a rule to the German language, which he spoke fluently. He was the compiler of the local church history entitled “Amish of Kishacoquillas Valley”, the preface of which, written by himself, was dated January 21, 1930, and which book was obviously published soon after. He was thrice married, first to Sarah Yoder, to which union seven children were born, two of whom survive, Samuel H. and Christian P., both residing near Belleville, Pa. Five preceded their father in death: Katie and Lyndia; Mary, Mrs. Joseph Renno; Lonnie, Mrs. Jacob H. Yoder and Jesse. His second marriage was to Mrs. Jonathan Kurtz, and his third marriage was to Mrs. Enos Peachey, who survives. Eighteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive, one sister, Lydia S. Peachey also survives, residing in White Hall. His parents were the late Christian and Mary (Byler) Peachey. The funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. John S. Peachey, and largely attended by local relatives and friends, and friends from Maryland, Ohio, and Lancaster and Somerset Counties, Pa. Bishop C. W, Bender, Somerset County, Pa., conducted services at the home, and Bishops John B. Peachey, of the home congregation, and Seth Byler of Stark County, Ohio, conducted the services at the place of general assembly.

7-1-1936 Peachey. – Sol. On May 29 our community was shocked as word was passed from one to another, that Sol Peachey had died. He was about the village the day before his death conversing with friends, and when the news came of his passing, his friends could hardly realize that Sol was gone. He, with Mrs. Peachey and two friends started for Delaware on Friday morning, to visit friends there, and before arriving in Lewistown, he became ill. When they got there, he went to see a physician, and passed away a half hour later in the doctor’s office. The cause of his death was given as a heart attack. He had been in failing health for the last few years, but few of his friends knew it, for Sol was not one to murmur or complain. He was born May 31, 1866, and was buried seventy years later on the date of his birth. He was born in Menno Township on a farm south of White Hall, and spent his entire life in the community of his nativity. He was the son of Solomon D. Peachey and Catherine (Hostetler) Peachey. In January, 1889 he married Catherine Spicher who preceded him in death, Jan. 24, 1932. Thirteen children blessed home of this marriage, twelve of whom are still living, one, Mary, (Mrs. Rudy J. Yoder) passed away several years ago, leaving one daughter Bertha who was cared for in the home of her grandparents. The surviving children are as follows, and all reside in the Kishacoquillas Valley except Urie who lives in Chester County: Urie K., Emma, wife of Amos Yoder; Jefferson U.; Katie, wife of Sam K. Yoder; Solomon Peachey, Rachel, wife of Sam M. Yoder; Ada, wife of Joe A. Byler; David Peachey; Harvey Peachey; Eva, wife of Ezra T. Kauffman; Raymond Peachey; Louis Peachey. Fifty-one grandchildren survive. In February, 1933, he was married to Mrs. Mary Zook Kauffman who survives. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Moses J. Zook and Mrs. Rebecca Glick. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the home and at Locust Grove Church and were largely attended, the church being too small to seat the people, several hundred being outside. Preacher John L. Mast had charge of the services at the home and Pre. Samuel W. Peachey and Pre. Jonas D. Yoder at the church. 149

Many friends from Lancaster County attended the funeral as well as friends from Lewistown and other sections of Mifflin County and adjoining counties.

12-1-1939 Peachey. – Thomas J. Peachey, son of Gideon and Nancy (Zook) Peachey, was born near Belleville, Pa., August 26, 1872; died October 24, 1939, at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 28 days. He spent most of his time near Belleville, Pa., with the exception of two years in his youth when his mother, brothers, and sisters lived in Kansas, moving back again to Mifflin County, Pa. His father died when he was about three years old. In youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained faithful until death. He was married to Jemima R. Yoder, January 14, 1897. To this union were born 3 sons and 4 daughters: Sadie, Mrs. David J. Byler; Nancy, Mrs. Daniel K. Hostetler; Elsie, Mrs. Emanuel B. Peachey; Bertha; Joseph G.; Thomas E.; all of near Belleville, Pa., and Urie, who died at the age of three and a half years. Fourteen grandchildren also survive. He was married to Sadie Sausman, January 21, 1934, who survives, also a step-daughter Mrs. George Henry. Two brothers and one sister survive; Jacob T., Jonas C., and Lizzie, Mrs. Rufus B. King. One sister Mrs. Lydia Byler died January 29, 1939. Early Tuesday morning, October 24, accompanied by two young men he set out for Jack’s Mountain to cut wood. After twenty minutes after starting to saw, the tree fell, splitting up the stump about ten feet, and as the top swung over and struck him on the head causing instant death. His jovial disposition made him a welcome member of any group. He was a member of the Locust Grove Amish Mennonite Church and will be greatly missed as he always took an active part in singing, having been a great lover of song. Funeral services were held October 27, and were conducted at the home by Bishop John L. Mast and at the Locust Grove meetinghouse by Pre. Elmer Yoder and Pre. John B. Zook. Interment in the Locust Grove cemetery.

9-1-1921 Peachey. – Urie Lee, youngest son of Thomas and Jemima Peachey, died at his parental home, Tuesday, July 26, 1921, at the age of 3 years, 6 months and 24 days. Death was due to an accident, which occurred while his father and others were hauling in oats: Urie, not realizing the danger incurred by the act, ran under the wagon, was caught by one of the wheels, which ran over his chest: and he lived only about twenty minutes after the accident. A doctor was summoned but arrived too late to make any effort to render assistance, as the spirit had already taken its flight. Funeral was held on Wednesday: services at the house at one o’clock, by Bishop John L. Mast and at the Locust Grove meeting house, near Belleville, Pa., at 2 o’clock by the brethren Samuel T. and Jonas D. Yoder. Over 500 people attended the funeral. The grief stricken family have the sympathy of the entire community. Father, mother, 2 brothers and 4 sisters and a host of more diatant relatives and friends survive to mourn the early departure of the deceased.

3-1-1929 Petersheim. – Anna (Rhiel) Petersheim was born near Gap, Lancaster County, October 15, 1904; died at her home near Irishtown, Pa., January 21, 1929. She was married to Benjamin U. Petersheim December 15, 1927. She united with the Amish church and remarried faithful to the end. She leaves to mourn, her husband, 3 brothers and 5 sisters: Aaron, Ephraim, Levi, Rachel, Katie, Mary, Susie and Lena all at home. One brother preceded her in death. Her parents Gideon and Nancy Rhiel and her grandfather Gideon Diener of White Horse also survive. Also a host of friends. She tried to lead a Christian life, and we need not mourn as those who have no hope. Funeral services were held Jan. 24 from the home of John Lapp, Irishtown, preached by John Petersheim and Christian Glick. Text: Mark 13:33. Interment was made in the Millwood cemetery near Gap. Samuel E. Fisher. Ronks, Pa. 150

10-15-1932 Petersheim. – Barbara Petersheim (nee Schlabach) wife of Pre. Jonas C. Petersheim of near Oakland, Md., departed this life, September 9, 1932, at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 15 days. She leaves to mourn her departure her bereaved husband, three sons and one daughter; Eli of Holmes County, Ohio, Daniel, Jacob and Susie, the latter two at home, the three living near Oakland. One son and one daughter and three grandchildren preceded her in death. In addition to those named the surviving are: five grandchildren; three brothers, Daniel and Solomon Schlabach of near Arthur, Ill., and Joel Schlabach, of near Oakland; one sister, Sarah, wife of Benj. H. Yoder of near Oakland. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in early life, and was a stedfast member the remainder of her life, always taking an interest in the welfare of the church, and was anxious to attend church services as long as health permitted. She had been ailing for some time, but was not confined to bed until about four weeks before she died, when she lost use of her limbs; later paralysis set in, which came on slowly. She was conscious and could talk, but she could not move herself more than arms and head. Within thirty-six hours before death she became more stupid. The end came Friday morning at 8:50 when she passed away quietly. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Bishop Lewis M. Beachy and Pre. Daniel J. Swartzentruber. Interment in the Schlabach cemetery on the home place, where she was born and reared. She will be greatly missed as a true helpmeet, a loving mother, a kind grandmother and a good neighbor.

4-15-1932 Petersheim. – Gideon C. Petersheim was born near Aurora, W. Va., March 9, 1861. Died ay his home near Salisbury, Pa., March 30, 1932, at the age of 71 years and 21 days. Death was due to heart failure from which the deceased brother suffered for several years, at first not so severely but with increasing degrees of severity and decline until relieved by death. He united with the Amish Mennonite church early in life and was a consistent member unto death. He was modest and unassuming in character. He was married to Lydia U. Yoder, September 19, 1901. To this union were born one son and three daughters, all of whom survive: Annie, married to Eli Swartzentruber, Norfolk, Va,; Katie, Norfolk, Va,; Jonas, who occupies the homestead, and with whom his parents had their home; Lucy, Norfolk, Va. Of the immediate ancestral family, two half-sisters, Lovina and Mary (Mrs. Daniel C. Yutzy, Arthur, Ill.) two brothers, Noah Lawrence County, Pa., and Jonas, Oakland, Md., and one sister, Leah, Norfolk, Va., survive. The funeral was held at the Flag Run meeting house, near Salisbury, Pa., April 2; interment in cemetery near by. Services were conducted by Pre. Iddo Yoder and Bishop Joseph J. Yoder, the latter basing his discourse largely upon I Cor. 15.

3-15-1937 Petersheim. – Jonas Petersheim was born near Aurora, W. Va., June 25, 1865; died at his home, near Oakland, Md., February 6, 1937; aged 71 years, 7 days, 12 days. Death was due to a stroke, following a decline in health of some years’ duration. His parents moved from “Conemaugh Valley” near Johnstown, Pa., to the vicinity of Aurora, before the Civil War, and, along with the rest of the small Amish congregation of that place, endured many hardships during that trying period, and the years close following. But here these pioneers built up their home, and raised their families, and they were laid to rest in the little burying ground, near their home. Jonas had an older half-brother, Tobias, who lived in Ohio, and died there; three half-sisters (Lovina in Pa.; Mary, married to Daniel Yutzy, in Illinois; and Lydia, wife of Eli Gingerich died in Delaware). Of the second wife’s children there were four sons, (Levi, died in Ind., as a young man; Gideon, in Pa., died in recent years; Noah, in Ohio), and one daughter (Leah, near Norfolk, Va.). Jonas was the youngest son. After his marriage on Dec. 15, 1889, to Barbara 151

Slabach, bought the home place, and made it their home until 1901, when the family moved to the farm, near Oakland, Md., where he died. In 1898 he was ordained to the ministry and with unfailing faithfulness he served in this calling as long as health permitted; and, by his going, he is sadly missed. His wife died Sept. 9, 1932, after which some changes were made in the home, the father and only daughter, Susie, living together in a comfortable little home close by the larger one. And here, as his health failed, steadily, for more than a year, he received the tenderest care a daughter can give. All his children were present at the funeral; Eli, from Ohio, Jacob, Dan, and Susie, Oakland. A daughter and a son died in infancy.

1-1-1937 Petersheim. – Katie, wife of Daniel Petersheim and daughter of Pre. Daniel J. and Lydia (Beachy) Swartzentruber, was born near Grantsville, Md., September 2, 1888; died at her home near Oakland, Md., December 11, 1936, at the age of 48 years, 3 months, 9 days. With her parents she lived in Fauquier County, Va., some years, then one year near Arthur, Ill., after which the family settled in the small Amish settlement about four miles west of Oakland, where she grew up with her brothers and sisters. In early life she united with the Amish congregation there and was always a faithful, steadfast member. She will be missed more than words can express. Gentle and unshelfish, she joyfully and willingly spent herself, to serve others. Hers was a deeply spiritual nature, and her friends have full assurance that she entered into the joys of her Lord,-with Christ, which is far better. Katie Swartzentruber Many hearts were bowed with grief when the message went forth that she had passed away. She had been sick less than two weeks, with pneumonia and complications. Her marriage to Daniel Petersheim took place September 10, 1916. Their first born son, Harvey, died in infancy, and after that the parents took into their home and hearts, two little children, brother and sister, Walter and Carrie Wiles, to whom they were true father and mother. To the parents were born these other sons, Allen, age 15; Henry, age 12, and Floyd, age 9, who, with their father, and the older foster brother and sister, suffer keenly the loss of this devoted mother. To the adopted daughter, now grown to womanhood, a sweet Christian girl, and a sister in the church, is left the care of the home, the “mothering” of these young lives, and faithfully she has been discharging her duties. Her brother, Walter, has quite recently been married in Ohio, and with his wife arrived home before the mother passed away. Besides her own little family, she leaves her parents, one sister, (Mrs, Henry Yoder), three brothers, (Simon, Jacob, and Harvey, all of Oakland, Md.) The funeral was held from the home and was largely attended by sympathizing relatives and friends from far and near. Services were conducted by Bishop C. S. Beachy, Plain City, Ohio, and Pre. Eli D. Beachy, Arthur, Ill. The comforting words of Scripture from I Cor. 15:33-58 and I Thes. 4:3-18. Burial in the Union cemetery, near her little son and a younger sister. Services at the grave by our Bishop L. M. Beachy.

3-1-1930 Petersheim. – Leah (nee Lapp) Petersheim died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Solomon Stoltzfus, near Gap, Lancaster County, February 6, 1930, after an illness of four weeks due to advanced age, aged 94 years, 2 months and 6 days. She was a member of the Amish church. The following children survive: Mrs. Isaac Lapp and Mrs. Barbara Stoltzfus of Millwood, and Mrs. Solomon Stoltzfus of Gap, also 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildern. She is the last of a family of eight to bepart from this world. Funeral services were held on Feb. 8, at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Gideon Diener, conducted by preachers, John L. Fisher of Upper Pequea, and Christian Fisher of Lower Pequea districts. Text II Timothy 4:6-8. 152

Burial in Millwood grave-yard. The aged sister (a widow for 34 years) was of a kind and friendly disposition, loved and respected by all who knew her. She was blessed with health and strength enough to have her own home at one end of the farm house until the last few years when she did not get her own meals. For some time past she lived with her daughters, each taking their turn to care for her. Aaron E. Beiler.

2-15-1938 Raber. – Eli J., son of John M. and Lydia (Erb) Raber, was born September 22, 1937; died December 7, 1937; aged 2 months and 15 days. He was sick a little over two weeks with whooping cough and pneumonia. All that could be done was devotedly done for him; but he budded on earth to bloom in heaven. We feel our loss deeply, but we know our loss is his eternal gain. Besides his sorrowing parents, he leaves to mourn, two brothers and five sisters: Roy, Moses, Lizzie Ann, Katie, Dena, Lena and Ella, and more distant relatives. The funeral was conducted by Gideon Troyer and Abraham Troyer. Burial in the Raber cemetery.

2-15-1928 Raber. – Fannie (Yoder) Raber was born at Charm, Ohio, October 16, 1892. Died near Baltic, Ohio, January 6, 1928. Aged 35 years, 2 months and 20 days. She was married to Jonathan Raber December 28, 1911. To this union were sons, father, two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were conducted by Robert Troyer and Albert Beachy in one house and by Benjamin Troyer and Menno Schlabach in the other house. Interment was made in the home cemetery. Her heart was failing for some time, but was better until the last few days. She did not feel well in the evening. The rest went to work and she started fire to get supper. The husband did his feeding chores and the daughters were milking. When they returned to the house she was lying on the bed, with her feet resting on the floor, and her life was gone. Jacob E. Mast

8-15-1931 Raber. – John Raber, son of Jacob and (Anna, J. L. Y.) (Nisly) Raber was born in Holmes County, Ohio, October 24, 1860. Died at his farm home near Montgomer, Daviess County, Indiana, July 1, 1931; aged 70 years, 8 months, 8 days. He seemed to be in fair health for a man of his age and was helping with the farm work as usual. At about 4:00 P. M. he was overtaken with heat and became unconscious in which state he remained until God called him to his reward about 8:00 o’clock the same evening. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth, remaining in the same faith to the end. He was married to Mary Wagler, to which union were born five children; namely: Joe, Mrs. Samuel Eicher, Mrs. Daniel Schrock, Samuel living at home and Jacob, who preceded him in death in his youth. Also one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Thomas, and twenty-one grandchildren survive him. The following came to attend the funeral: Mrs. Lizzie Thomas, Mrs. Susan Raber, Jacob Miller, wife, and two children and Abe Graber, all of near Middlebury, Ind. Funeral services were conducted by Pre. Amos Stoll and Pre. Joe Graber. Texts used were John 5:19-37 and I Cor. 15.

11-1-1938 Raber. – Mary (Wagler) Raber was born in Ontario, Canada, October 5, 1863; died in Daviess County, Indiana, October 11, 1938, at the age of 75 years and 6 days. She came with her parents John and Magdalena (Christner) Wagler from Canada, when she was seven years old. Her husband, John Raber, died eight years ago. One son, Jacob, died in his teens. She leaves two sons, Joseph and Samuel, and two daughters, Magdalena (Mrs. Samuel Eicher) and Susan (Mrs. Daniel Schrock); one brother, 153

John C., and one sister, Mrs. Christian Gingerich, Arthur, Ill. Four brothers (Bishop Peter, Christian, Pre. Joe, and Jacob) and two sisters (Fannie-Mrs. Joe Graber and Barbara - Mrs. Noah Swartzentruber) preceded her in death. She was baptized in her youth as a member of the Amish Mennonite Church in which faith she died. Funeral was held Oct. 13, conducted by Pre. John Gingerich, Kokomo, Ind., and Pre. John Gingerich, Arthur, Ill., both nephews of the deceased. A nephew, Joel Wagler.

1-1-1930 Raber. – Samuel Raber was born November 18, 1849. Died near Middlebury, Indiana, December 8, 1929, aged 80 years, 20 days. He was married to Susanna Graber with whom he lived over 56 years. He leaves his wife, one brother and one sister. He was a member of the Amish church; his seat seldom being vacant as long as health permitted. He was a man of few words but having many friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home by John Gingerich of Howard County, (a nephew of the deceased), Rudy Kauffman and Samuel Hochstetler, using St. John 14 and I Cor. 12:30-58.

7-15-1924 Reber. – Susie, wife of Joseph Reber, whose maiden name was Susie C. Eigsti was born in Woodford County, Illinois, December 30, 1879. She died at her home near Shelbyville, Ill., early Wednesday morning, June 25, after a lingering illness. She was a daughter of Christian Eigsti and wife. Her age was 44 years, 5 months and 25 days. She was married to Joseph Reber in Johnson County, Iowa, October 30, 1898. After living four years in Iowa they moved to Woodford County, Ill., where they lived eight years, after which they moved to Shelbyville, Ill., where they lived since, on a farm northeast from Shelbyville. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour in early youth and continued steadfast in that faith, living a consistent Christian life. She was an earnest advocant of the peace which passeth all understanding willing to run the race with patience, looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. She was a friend of children, a kind mother, a loving companion and a friend in the community. Besides her husband and parents she leaves the following children, Ora, residing about one fourth mile from the home of his parents, and Mary, Raymond, Annie, Lydia, Katie, and Joseph, Jr. at home. She also leaves three brothers and six sisters. The sisters are Mrs. Lizzie Grob, Lalispell, Montana, Mrs, Emma Christner, Corfu, N. Y., Mrs. Matilda Egli and Mrs. Lena Ulrich near Shelbyville, and Barbara and Phoebe Eigsti at home. She also leaves one grandchild. Her eldest daughter Ella died when a babe. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Valentine Strubhar of Washington, Ill., text I Thess. 4:13-14 and at the meeting house by J. J. Kennel of Roanoke, Ill., text Luke 23-28, and by Valentine Strubhar Text II Cor. 5-1. Admonitions were also given by J. W. Kennell of Roanoke, Ill., In German. Interment at Mt. Herman cemetery.

7-15-1937 Renno. – Jonas K. Renno was born near Mifflintown, Pa., October 12, 1844; died at his home near Goshen, Indiana, May 31, 1937, at the age of 92 years, 7 months and 19 days. He was married to Rebecca Kanagy, February 6, 1872, his companion having passed away February 12, 1937. After marriage he lived in Juniata County, Pa., for some years, then moved near Belleville, Pa., and in the year 1898 moved to Grass Lake, North Dakota, which region at that time was rough prairie land. From there he moved to Indiana in the year 1920. Four children were born in the family all of whom have gone to the world beyond except one daughter Mrs. Manasses R. Miller, with whom he had his home. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church for many years and always attended church when health permitted. Funeral services were held June 3, at the home by Noah Zehr, New Haven, Ind., and at the Griner meetinghouse by John J. S. Yoder, Noah Zehr, and Samuel T. Eash. 154

1-1-1919 Renno. – Kore Renno died December 6, 1918, at the age of 27 years and 5 days. Wife and 4 daughters remain to mourn his departure, as well as father, mother, and 2 sisters.

1-15-1919 Renno. – Korie Renno was born near Belleville, Pa., June 29, 1891. Died near Wolford, N. D., December 6, 1918; aged 27 years, 5 months and 6 days. He was sick but 8 days with influenza-pneumonia. On November 5, 1912, he was married to sister Rosie Basher; to this union were born 4 daughters. Wife, daughters, aged parents, two sisters—Mrs. Arie Miller and Mrs. Sylvia Yoder of vicinity of deceased survive. One brother preceded him to eternity many years ago. Private funeral was held at the late home of deceased, services by Bro. Moses Yoder from Matthew 23, which the deceased requested to have read. Burial in cemetery near Mylo. Deceased was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church.

4-15-1937 Renno . – Rebecca (Kanagy) Renno was born at Port Royal, Juniata County, Pa., December 8, 1854; died at her home at Pre. Manassah R. Miller’s, near Goshen, Indiana, February 12, 1937, at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 5 days. February 6, 1872 she was married to Jonas K. Renno. The Lord permitted them to live together 65 years and 6 days. After living in Juniata County for some years after marriage, they moved to near Belleville, Pa., where Amos Glick lives at the present time. In the year 1898 they moved to Grass Lake, North Dakota, which region was at that time rough prairie land. They lived in that state until the year 1920, then moved to Indiana. The deceased is survived by her husband; one daughter, Arie, wife of Pre. M. R. Miller, with whom she resided and who also moved from North Dakota at the time her parents did; a son-in-law, Aaron S. Yoder; a daughter-in- law, Mrs. Rose Renno; six grandchildren who continue to reside in North Dakota; one foster grandson, Howard Miller, who with his wife lives in Goshen, Ind.; a brother, Bishop Simon M. Kanagy, Blair, Ontario, Canada; two sisters, Mrs. Noah S. Yoder of New York state, and Mrs. Pre. S. W. Peachey, of near Belleville, Pa., also quite a number of nephews and nieces, and a number of friends in various localities. Mrs. Miller is the only surviving child. A daughter, Sylvia, wife of Aaron Yoder, died almost fifteen years ago, and a son, Kore J. Renno, died eighteen years ago in North Dakota. Some time ago Brother and sister Renno were both sick with flu. The husband developed pneumonia which left him in a very weak condition and doctor and friends despaired of his recovery: he had not taken nourishment for almost two weeks, later his appetite returned and he again recovered strength, although having still been confined to bed. Sister Renno seemed to be well on the was to recovery and sat by his bedside much of the time until Wednesday evening she took her bed and the following Thursday night at 2 P. M. she passed away. The funeral was held at the Griner meetinghouse, where a large number of friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to our relative. Her friendly smile and good will never be forgotten. Funeral services were conducted by John J. S. Yoder, Emanuel Swartzentruber, and Samuel T. Eash. With the exception of Bro. Swartzentruber, who is from Pigeon, Mich., the officiating brethren were from the home congregation. Texts used were Prov. 27:1; Matt. 24:44; II Cor. 5, and Rev. 22.

3-15-1931 Rhiel. – Elam, son of Elam and Arie (Esch) Rhiel died at the home of his parents near Intercourse, Pa., of pneumonia, January 10, 1931, at the age of 8 months and 21 days. He is survived by parents, two brothers, Amos and Samuel, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Rhiel. Funeral was held at the home of Jacob Esch, January 10. 155

Services were conducted by David Fisher and Benuel Stolzfus. Burial in the Gordonville cemetery.

4-15-1937 Riehl. – Mattie Riehl, daughter of the late David and Barbara (Diener) Riehl, was born near Strausburg, Pa., April 8, 1954; died February 9, 1937 at the age of 82 years, 10 months, 1 day, at the home of her niece, Mrs. Amos F. Zook, near Zook’s Corner, Pa. Death was due to infirmities of age after a week’s illness. She had never been married and had had her home with the Isaac Stoltzfus family, Mrs. Stoltzfus, who died in 1877, having been a sister. Her sight failed the last seven years and she was blind for about four years. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and attended meetings when she could, having been present within four weeks before she died. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lydia Smucker of Bard’s Crossing, who is 84 years old, a cripple who is not able to walk and has been obliged to use a wheel chair for the past five years. The funeral was held on February 12 at the home of David G. Stoltzfus, Bard’s Crossing, conducted by Amos U. Glick and John Speicher. Burial in Beiler’s cemetery near Ronks, Pa.

5-15-1925 Riehl. – Samuel Riehl was born near Lewisburg, Union County, Penna., February 1844. Died April 5, 1925, at Belleville, Penna., at the age of 81 years. He was never married and was the last to survive of the family of Pre. Elias Riehl, who was an able minister of the Gospel for many years. Samuel lived his entire life in Union County with the exception of the past winter when he lived with his nephew, Smith Riehl, who resides at Pottsville, Pa. Samuel was the last one of the Amish Mennonite faith and of a large and flourishing congregation that resides in Union County, Penna. In November 1924 his home was broken up when his housekeeper (widow of his brother Jno. Riehl) was burned to death in the home by her clothing accidently catching fire when in the act of lighting as oil lamp. This occurrence compelled him to make his home with friends. City life never appealed to him and the past winter while at Pottsville he frequently expressed a desire to be among the brethren, which wish God in his love granted him but a few days. He came to the valley March 31, and seemed enjoyed himself. Sunday morning previous to his death he expressed himself as enjoying unusual good health, the same day he worshipped at Locust Grove Church in the Morning, also in the evening at Y. P. M., when he gave an encouraging and inspiring talk. At the close of the meeting he expressed himself as not feeling well and was at once taken to the home of G. S. Glick where he peacefully fell asleep in Jesus ten minutes after arriving there. Samuel was a man of a strong Christian character and lived true to his convictions; a man with implicit faith in prayer and when not engaged in conversation seemed to me in deep meditation and communion with God. Funeral services were conducted in the home where he died, by J. L. Mast and at Belleville, A. M. Church by S. T. Yoder. His body was taken by friends, 65 miles to the Byler cemetery near Lewisburg, Pa., where it was laid to rest with his parents and immediate relatives as was his desire to be buried there. No near relatives survive.

7-1-1932 Riegsecker. – Ben Riegsecker was born in Alsace, France, July 11, 1862. Died at his home in Elkhart County, Indiana, June 9, 1932. Age 69 years, 10 months and 28 days. He leaves to mourn his departure his bereft wife, who is also in ill health and not able to get around well; eight sons, two daughters, and two brothers. He was ailing for some time, his sickness having been diabetes with complications, but at this time he seemed to be better and improving. He passed away without complaint almost in a moment’s time. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite church from his youth and was a faithful member. Funeral at the home by Nathanael Miller, Samuel Hostetler and Daniel J. Johns. Burial at the Miller cemetery.

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12-15-1934 Riegsecker. – Louisa (Graber) Reigsecker was born June 3, 1869 in Allen County, Indiana; died in Henry County, Ohio, Novvember 23, 1934; aged 65 years 65 years, 5 months, 20 days. She left her home near Middlebury, Ind., to visit her sister and sons in Ohio, where she took sick and in a few days left the cares of this world behind. Brief funeral services were held in Ohio, and then her body was taken to the home she so recently left. Services there on Monday, Nov. 26 were conducted by S. D. Hochstetler assisted by N. P. Miller of Goshen, Ind., and Eli Frey of Fulton County, Ohio. Her husband departed this life 2 years and 7 months ago. With him she had shared the joys and sorrows of this life 44 years. Besides a host of friends she leaves 1 sister, 8 sons, 2 daughters and 26 grandchildren; 5 grandchildren had passed on before.

7-15-1939 Roggie. – Andrew Roggie, son of the late Bishop Jacob and Katherine (Zehr) Roggie, was born August 26, 1867; died May 20, 1939, at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 24 days. He was united in marriage to Anna Widrick, January 1, 1892, to which union five sons and five daughters were born, all of whom survive. In youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, in which faith he lived until his sudden death. His death was due to an accident; a bull had broken away from his stall and had run into a field, and the brother, going after the animal and seeking to drive it back into its stall, was attacked by the enraged animal and fatally injured. The accident was seen by wife and children and several of the latter hurried to their father’s assistance, but they could not reach the place of attack in time to help. He was hurriedly taken away for medical help, but died on the way a short distance from his home. For the past 43 years he lived on the farm, on which the accident occurred, which is about one and one-half miles from Croghan N. Y. He always manifested a meek and quiet spirit, which we have assurance in the Word of God is of great price. His quiet and unassuming way won him many friends. His place in church services was seldom vacant when able to attend. And he will be greatly missed in the home, in the church and in the community, as he was a loyal, devoted church member, active in church and Sunday school activities. The Lord be gracious to us that we can truly say, with Job, “The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord.” For his sudden taking away is not only a great bereavement to his loved ones but a real loss to church and community. The bereaved survivers are his wife and sons and daughters as follows: Benjamin; Reuben; Anna, wife of Jacob Wagler; Clara, wife of Ezra Lehman, all of Lowville, N. Y.; John, Carthage, N. Y.; Rosella, wife of Elmer Lehman, Croghan, N. Y.; Mollie; Esther; Elmer and Ervin, all at home; also two brothers: Deacon Jacob Roggie, Croghan, N. Y., and John Roggie, Hubbard, Oregon; three sisters: Mrs. Lena Moshier; Mrs. Philip Moser, and Mrs. Lydia Zehr, Kirschnerville, N. Y. There are also 32 grandchildren surviving. Two brothers and three sisters and 9 grandchildren preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Pre. J. J. Zehr, and at the meetinghouse by Bishop Jacob Gingerich and Pre. Joseph Lehman. Interment in adjacent cemetery.

2-1-1935 Roggie. – Beatrice, wife of John Roggie, was born May 3, 1905: died in the Lewis County, New York hospital, January 4, 1935, at the age of 29 years, 8 months and 1 day. She was in the hospital with pneumonia thirteen days, from which no relief could be given. When ten years old she and her twin sister Anna were brought here from the A. M. Children’s Home, near Grantsville, Md., and became members of the family of Bishop Christian M. Nafziger where both were reared to 157

maturity. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite church, in which faith she remained a faithful member. She was married to John Roggie, son of the late Pre. Christian Roggie, nearly ten years ago. To this union six children were born, three sons and three daughters; ranging in ages from thirteen months to nine years. She leaves to mourn her early departure, a deeply bereaved husband, and her children, her twin sister Anna, married to John Roggie, (a son of Deacon Jacob Roggie); also two half-sisters of Cleveland, Ohio, and three brothers of Pittsburgh, Pa., her foster father, Bishop Nafziger and two foster brothers, Joseph and Menno Nafziger. Funeral services were conducted January 7, at the home of David Steria, by J. J. Zehr, and at the meeting house by Jacob Gingerich and by J. J. Zehr. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

2-1-1930 Roggie. – Christian Roggie, son of the late Bishop Jacob and Catherine (Zehr) Roggie was born October 5, 1855; died January 5, 1930, near Croghan, N. Y., after an illness of about five days of lobar pneumonia. He was aged 74 years and 3 months. He leaves to mourn his departure seven daughters and three sons; Mrs. David Sreria, Mrs. Andrew M. Zehr, Mrs. Joseph J. Moshier, Mrs Samuel Moshier, Rose, Veronica and Martha, Joseph, John and Samuel. The three last named sisters reside at the paternal home: fifteen grandchildren, two of them by adoption: three sisters and four brothers; Mrs. Daniel Moser, Mrs. Phillip Moser, Mrs. Joseph Zehr, Joseph, Jacob and Andrew of Lewis County, N. Y., and John of Hubbard Oregon. He was married to Mary Naftsier, September 16, 1880. She preceded him in death January 28, 1922. A daughter, Mrs. Joseph Mosier, preceded him in death January 28, 1917. The deceased was about twenty eight years of age when ordained to the ministry, which office he faithfully filled, serving the Lord and the church, conducting services the Sunday prior to his death. Titus 2:11-15 is a passage of scripture which he so often repeated. Oh, may we all live as he taught us. He was a kind, loving father, a man of few words and many friends. He will be greatly missed in the home and in the church. He resided on a farm near Belfort until three years ago last September when he moved to a home near Croghan. Funeral was held on Thursday, January 9, at nine o’clock at the home and at ten at the meeting house. Interment in Kirschnerville cemetery. The Family.

12-1-1935 Roggie. – Ezra Roggie, only son of Jacob N. and Anna (Widrick) Roggie met his death in July by drowning while swimming. His age was about 19 years. About one year prior to his death he was baptized in the Amish Mennonite congregation in which he remained a faithful member until called away. This reminds us again that this world in not our abiding place; and that our life is as a vapor that appeareth for a while and then vanisheth away. But God’s ways are not our ways, nor His thoughts as are our thoughts. The sudden passing of the deceased came as a distint shock to family and friends, and is a loud call to all. He is survived by his deeply bereaved father and mother, 3 sisters: Catherine, Laura and Eileen; his paternal grandmother, Kate Roggie, and his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Katie Widrick. Funeral services were held at the Croghan Amish Mennonite meeting house; interment in adjoining cemetery.

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11-1-1933 Roggie. – Joseph Roggie was born May 16, 1858. Died at his home near Belfort, New York, October 6, 1933, at the age of 75 years, 4 months, 19 days. He was married twice. His first wife was Lena Nafziger. To them was born one son, Joseph, who preceded him in death. His second wife was Kate Nafziger, who with one daughter and three sons survive. He had been a sufferer from asthma in varying degrees of severity, until about a year ago, when it seemed he had become free from this ailment, but his heart was in a weakened condition. He had a stroke about eighteen months ago from which he again rallied, and he was able to again attend church services, in which his seat was seldom vacant. A short time before his death he had another slight stroke. He was also afflicted with dropsy. The last few weeks of his life he suffered severe pains and heart attacks. But he bore his afflictions patiently and with Christian fortitude, never complaining but was cheerful and content. His life was simple and exemplary. He put his trust in the Lord often saying, His will be done. He accepted Christ as his Savior in his youth and became a member of the Amish Mennonite church and remained faithful to his profession to the end. Leaving a bright testimony that all was well. Those left to mourn their loss are, his bereaved companion, 1 daughter, 3 sons, 19 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild. As already stated, in addition to his first wife, one son preceded him in death, and also one daughter. Funeral services were conducted by the brethren Pre. Joseph Lehman in English and by Bishop C. M. Nafziger in German. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

5-1-1930 Roggie. – Joseph N. Roggie, son of Joseph Roggie, was born December 1, 1885, near Croghan, Lewis County, N. Y. Died March 28, 1930; aged 44 years, 3 months, 28 days. His illness was of only a little over a weeks duration with pleural pneumonia. All that loving hands could do was done, but all efforts were of no avail. The Lord saw fit to call him over yonder. He was united in marriage with Eliza Oesch, December 30, 1913. To this union six children were born. One son preceded him in death, six years ago. Those remaining to mourn his early departure are: wife, three sons and two daughters; Ernest, Alvin, Lansing, Alfreda and Threna. His parents, three brothers, Jacob and Menno of Croghan, N. Y., and Aaron of Lowville, N. Y., one sister, Mrs. Andrew Zehr, also of Croghan, N. Y., and many other relatives and friends. In early youth he professed devotion to Christ as his personal Savior, united with the A. M. church and remained faithful to the end. It seems hard to part with one we love so dear, but let us not mourn as those who have no hope. Funeral services were held April 1, at his home and at the church house near Croghan, N. Y., by Pre. Joseph Lehman and Bishop Christian M. Nafziger. Burial in church cemetery.

3-1-1922 Roggie. – Mary, maiden name Nafzinger, wife of Christian Roggie was born in Lewis County, New York, February 1862. Died January 29, 1922. She was an invalid and unable to walk for nearly seven years, and suffered much pain. On September 4, 1921 she sustained a stroke of paralysis from which she never rallied. For the last few weeks she suffered intensely but bore it all patiently and longed to be with Christ. Over and over she repeated the words: “I want to go home. “This is no home: “I’m going home.” We feel assured that she is now enjoying that sweet rest which is awaiting the people of God. She was a kind, loving, Christian mother and will be sadly missed. She united with the Amish Church in youth and was a steadfast member until the end. On September 16, 1880 she was married to Christian Roggie as stated above, who with 10 children, 7 daughters, 3 sons, 10 grandchildren, 1 sister and 1 brother survives. One daughter preceded her to the spirit world.

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The funeral was largely attended from the Amish meeting house near Croghan, N. Y., February 1. Services by C. M. Nafzinger in German and by J. J. Zehr in English.

12-15-1937 Ropp. – Ella Mae Ropp, daughter of Lewis and Lena (Hershberger) Ropp, was born near Kalona, Iowa, February 12, 1923, died at the same place November 22, 1937, at the age of 14 years, 9 months and 10 days. She leaves to mourn her going, her parents and the following brothers and sisters: Esther Anna, Lydia Ferne, Ernest Glenn, Omar Wesley, Ada Irene, Edith Pauline, Effie Arvilla, Martha Magdalena, Verda Faye, and Vernon Ray; also one grandfather, John Hershberger; two grandmothers Magdalena Hershberger and Lydia Ropp, eight uncles, six aunts and many other relatives and friends. One sister, Mary Jane, preceded her in death. Ella Mae was loved by all who knew her, as one who was quiet and unassuming in her manners and life, attending to her own business and a very attentive listener in every service. She was sick but 13 days with rheumatic fever and complications of Bright’s disease, septivemia, and pneumonia with which she undoubtedey suffered much but never complained. She was conscious to the end but at times so weak that she could hardly be understood. The day before her death she expressed her faith in her Saviour and the atonement at the cross to cleanse us from all sin and her desire that she may soon be well enough to publicly profess and accept Him as her own. All that loving hands and expert care could do seemed to be of no avail and God deemed it best to call her home, and we seek to humbly submit and know God knows what is best and some day we’ll better understand.

Dearest Ella thou hast left us Here our loss we deeply feel But ‘tis God who hast bereft us He will all our sorrows heal.

Services were held Wednesday P. M., November 24, at the Fairview church conducted by A. C. Swartzendruber and S. T. Eash from the Texts, John 14 and Rev. 21:4. Burial in the East Union cemetery.

9-1-1939 Roth. – Annie (Zehr) Roth was born in Lewis County, New York, April 8, 1860. She was a daughter of Preacher Joseph Klein Zehr and Katie (Yoder) Zehr, her parents moving to Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada. She died at her home near Wellesley, Ontario, July 23, 1939, at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 15 days. She had been afflicted to some extent with diabetes for nine or ten years. But by means of dieting she got along well and was able to do her house work until last fall, when, while riding in a buggy, she was struck by an auto, thrown out of the buggy and had her arm hurt and also had other minor bruises from which injuries she never fully recovered. However, she was up and about and helped along with the work with one arm until about six weeks before her death after she was obliged to remain in bed. She bore her afflictions patiently. She was one of fifteen in the family, of whom one brother, Chris Zehr, Shickley, Neb., remains. She was married to Daniel Roth near Tavistock, Ontario. To this union were born six children, three sons and three daughters; Christian; Sam; and Mrs. Moses Jantzy, Wellesley, Ont.; and Joseph of Corfu, N. Y.; and Mrs. Abe Graber, Middlebury, Ind. A daughter Kate died at two years old. She leaves to mourn their loss; her sorrowing husband; three sons and two daughters; thirty-three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Three granddaughters preceded her in death. She was a good mother, and we mourn not as those who have no hope. She spoke much about the beautiful 160

home and how lovely it is and then fell asleep and did not awake again. Funeral services were held at the Cedar Grove meeting house where burial took place, the services having been conducted by Bishop Jacob Lichty, of whose congregation she was a faithful member until she died.

6-15-1928 Roth. – Catherine Zehr was born in Wilmot, Ontario, January 6, 1864. Died in Wellesley, Ontario, May 7, 1928. Aged 64 years, 4 months and 1 day. She was united in marriage to Joseph L. Roth of Wellesley, Ontario, June 27, 1889. This union was blessed with 11 children: Lydia of Utica, N. Y.; Christian of New Ontario; Mary, wife of Abraham Steinman, of Wilmot, Ont.; Joseph B. Leis of Elrose, Sask.; Benjamin, on the old homestead; Salome, wife of Emanuel W. Roth of Zorra, Ont.; Sarah and Madeline of Kitchener, Ont.; Samuel of Waterloo, Ont., and Edna at home. Sister Roth was blessed to see all her children accept their Savior and unite with the church. She is survived by her husband, 7 daughters, 4 sons, 17 grandchildren, (and 2 preceded her in death), 4 sisters, 2 brothers, and many other relatives and friends. In her early youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite church. She was a patient sufferer from great pain of cancer in the face, for nearly 2 years. Two days before her death, double pneumonia set in. Many a time she called out, “O Lord, take me Home this night.” Funeral services May 10, 1928, at the house by Chr. S. Zehr and at the Wellesley A. M. Church by the brethren, Peter Litwiller, Daniel H. Steinman and Daniel Lebold.

All is over, hands are folded, O’re a calm and peaceful breast; All is over, pains are ended, Now dear Mother is at rest.

6-1-1938 Roth. – Christian N. Roth, son of Christian and Catherine (Lichti) Roth, was born in Wellesley, Ontario, Canada, January 2, 1857; died April 16, 1938, passing quietly after an illness of four days. His age was 81 years, 3 months and 14 days. In his youth he was united with the Amish Mennonite Church and was a faithful member until death. He was united in marriage with Lydia Schwartzentruber, September 25, 1877. Who preceded him in death September 17, 1922. Two sons and five daughters mourn his departure: Fanny, Mrs. Noah Wagler, Wellesley; Katie, Mrs. Moses Bender, New Hamburg; Christian S., Britton; Leah, Wellesley; Mary, Mrs. Christian Streicher, Milverton; Lydia, Mrs. Christian Bender, New Hamburg; and Jacob S., Ontario, California, California; also grandchildren and great- grandchildren; four brothers: John, Peter, Joseph and Rudy; and one adopted son, Jonas Jacobs. Funeral services were conducted in the home by John Wagler; at the Maple View meetinghouse, by Peter Nafziger, Daniel Lebold and Moses Roth, Texts, I Thess. 2:12-13 and II Cor. 5:1.

4-15-1923 Roth. – Nicholas K. Roth was born in Alsace, France, on January 21, 1841; died March 18, 1923, at the age of 82 years, 1 month, 28 days. At the age of ten years, he with his parents, came from Germany to Canada and settled on a farm near Tavistock, Ontario. He leaves to mourn his departure, his loving wife (nee Maria Steinmann), 5 sons, 3 daughters, 29 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Two years ago he suffered from a paralytic stroke and since that time he had been in failing health, and often longed to be with his Savior and wished his last hour would come. He fell asleep two days before he died and never woke up on this earth. He was one of the first members of the East Zorra A. M. congregation, and was steadfast until the end. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. 161

Daniel S. Jutzie and Jacob R. Bender from a text which the departed brother had chosen. Job 19:25-27.

3-15-1935 Rudy. – Joshua, son of Sister Mattie (Jutzi) Rudy, and of the late Christian Rudy of East Zorra, Oxford County, Ontario, died February 18, 1935, at the age of 32 years, 9 months and 26 days, after an illness of only a week. Bro. Rudy took to his bed February 10, with a bad cold, which later turned into pleuro pneumonia from which he died. In 1929 he was married to Sister Lena Zehr, daughter of Peter Y. and Annie Zehr. In youth he united with the East Zorra A. M. congregation of which he remained a faithful and devoted member until death. He leaves to mourn his early departure a deeply bereaved companion, one daughter, Maria, and one daughter died in infancy. Also his mother, four brothers, Aaron, Isaac, Benjamin and Orlando, and seven sisters : Mrs. Clara Bender, Mrs. Aaron Benber, Mrs. Lorne Bender, of East Zorra, Mrs. Mahlon Bender of Wilmot, Mrs. Wilford Schegel of Southeast Hope, Mabel and Gladys at home, survive. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra meeting house, attended by neighbors and friends. Services were conducted by the brethren Daniel Lebold, Jacob R. Bender and Daniel Jutzi.

11-1-1924 Schlabach. – Katie, daughter of Samuel and Lizzie Schlabach of near Millersburg, Ohio, was born June 9, 1904 near Berlin, Ohio, and died September 28, 1924 at Elk Lick, Pa., aged 20 years, 3 months and 19 days. She united with the Old Order Amish church near Millersburh, Ohio, at the age of 18 years and remained a member till death. Katie was a member of a family of ten children, she being the first to pass on to the spirit world. It was Katie’s misfortune to be sickly and it was in quest of her health that she was absent from home when death overtook her. When her illness became serious her parents were called to the bedside and remained with her till she died. On her deathbed she confessed sins, which confession gave her peace with God and from this time till she died, which was over a week. She many times stated her willingness to depart this life; or, if it were God’s will that she regain her health, she would try to lead a better life for Christ, but she was fully resigned and it pleased God to take her away. A few minutes before she died she said she saw Jesus and that He was coming to take her away, and with these words she passed from time into eternity, and we believe she is safely in the haven of rest, and free from all infirmities of the flesh, with which she was much afflicted in life. The body was shipped to Millersburg, Ohio, and was taken to the home where a number of friends and relatives had gathered to show their respects. For more room and greater convenience the funeral was held at Christ Schlabach’s uncle of the deceased, Wednesday, October 1, at 10 o’clock, where a large number of friend’s and relatives had gathered to pay their last respects to the departed. The services were in charge of Pre. Wm. Beachy and Bishop Jacob Stutzman. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Katie leaves to mourn her departure father, mother, 5 brothers and 4 sisters, as follows: Jacob, Lagrande, Ind.; Mary, wife of L. J. Hershberger, Berlin, Ohio; Barbara, wife of Moses N. Miller, Fredericksburg, Ohio; Daniel, Holmesville, Ohio; Sarag, wife of J. J. Hershberger, Berlin, Ohio; David, Holmesville, Ohio; Emma and Lester at home. The family desires to express its heartfelt thanks to all those who assisted in any manner during the illness and death of its child.

8-15-1940 Schlabach. – Alpha Schlabach, son of Osa and Mary Ann (Stutzman) Schlabach, was born in Elkhart County, Indiana, October 25, 1921; died in the Goshen, Indiana, hospital, May 27, 1940, at the age of 18 years, 7 months, and 2 days. After an illness of six days he was taken to the hospital and operated upon for appenditis. He was at the hospital for nineteen days and all that loving hands and medical skill could do was done, but was of no avail, and God saw fit to call him home. He leaves to mourn his departure his bereaved parents, two brothers, Henry and 162

Jesse; grandfather and step-grandmother, Joseph Stutzman and wife, Barrs Mills, Ohio; three uncles; eight aunts; and more distant relatives and friends. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He accepted Christ as his Saviour on Sept. 3, 1939, and united with the Amish Church. He was much concerned about his salvation and about eternity in his life, and in his sickness he would ask prarer of many that visited him and said God wanted him and that he was ready to die. He gave good-by to his parents, brothers, and a few others who were at his bedside the last Saturday morning. He was very patitent in his suffering and loked forward to that better world. The funeral was held at the residence of Williy Miller, May 30, where a large number of friends and relatives were present to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed. Those at the funeral from a distance were his grandfather, Joseph Stutzman, Barrs Mills, Ohio; Harry Stutzman and son Henry and daughter Lulu, Berlin, Ohio; Mrs. Alvin Schlabach, Charm, Ohio, William Schrock and wife and son Truman and Mrs. Oba Miller, Kalona, Iowa, and others from Howard and Marshall counties, Ind. Jacob Bontrager and Menno Schrock preached in German and D. J. Johns in English. Burial in the Nisley cemetery. The Family

7-15-1938 Schlabach. – Atlee, son of Simon A. and the late Mary Ann Schlabach, Sugar Creek, Ohio, was born May 29, 1937; died January 6, 1938, at the home of his grandparents, Albert J. Schlabach and wife, near Sugar Creek, Ohio, at the age of 7 months and 7 days. He was sick 10 days. Death was due to toxemia following pneumonia. He leaves his father, grandparents on both sides, uncles and aunts to mourn his early departure. His mother preceded him August 13, 1937. Funeral services were held at the late home, Jan. 8, conducted by Pre. Albert Beachy and Bishop Robert M. Troyer. Burial by the side of his mother in the Emanuel Miller cemetery.

5-15-1939 Schlabach. – Barbara (Gingerich) Schlabach, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Brenneman) Gingerich was born near Kalona, in Washington County, Iowa on August 12, 1855, and died at the home of his daughter, Ida Kemp, near Kalona, March 25, 1939, at the age of 83 years, 7 months, 13 days. She was the last in a family of twelve children. The family ties were unbroken from 1880 until 1928, when the father answered the final summons. The youngest surviving child is a daughter who is past 43. In her early years she accepted Christ as her Saviour and Redeemer and united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church, in which faith she continued until death. The cause of her death was pneumonia and heart trouble with which she had been seriously ill only seven days. She was united in marriage to Christian C. Schlabach on February 15, 1880 and they lived in matrimony for 48 years. Her husband preceded her in death on December 30, 1928. To this union were born four daughters and one son, Lizzie, Mrs. Harry D. Miller; Katie, Mrs. Lewis D. Yoder; Mahlon; Amelia, Mrs. Joel H. Yoder; Ida, Mrs. Noah S. Kemp. There are 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, all of near Kalona. Besides the above-named family she leaves to mourn her departure, many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, March 27, at one o’clock at the home, where she resided since 1881 and now owned by her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Noah S. Kemp. Services were conducted by Samuel Kemp and Christian B. Miller. The 90th Psalm was used as the funeral text. Interment was made in the Gingerich cemetery by her husband’s side.

6-1-1928 Schlabach. – Christian C. Schlabach, was born May 31, 1858. Died at his home near Farmerstown, Holmes County Ohio, on Friday, April 20, 1928. Aged 69 years, 10 months and 19 days. In his youth he united with the Old Order 163

Amish Mennonite Church in which he remained faithful until his death. On December 9, 1880, he was united in marriage with Dena Miller. To this Union were born 13 children; 5 sons and 8 daughters. His wife, 3 sons, and 4 daughters preceded him to the great beyond. He lived in matrimony 44 years, 2 months and 21 days. And as a widower 3 years, 5 months and 17 days, leaving to mourn his departure, 2 sons, Andrew C. of Walnut Creek, Christian O. on the home farm, 4 daughters, Mrs. Jonas A. Troyer, of Baltis, Mrs. Jacob J. Raber, Mrs. Levi I. Schrock, and Mrs. Adonna E. Mullet of Topeka, Ind,; 24 grandchildren, 4 brothers, Levi C. of Moyock, N. C., Isaac C. of Nampa, Idaho, Andrew C. of Sugar Creek, Ohio, and three sisters. Mrs. Enos Swartzendruber of Hydro, Okla., Mrs. Daniel J. Miller, and Mrs. Jacob Yoder of Dalton, Ohio. Funeral services were held at his home on Monday, at 9 o’clock, conductd by R. M. Troyer, and N. P. Miller, in the house, and Noah P. Beachy and Menno N, Schlach in the other house. Burial was made in the family cemetery. He had been ailing with sugar diabetes for the past few years, and was stricken with erysipelas for a few days which hastened his death.

3-1-1936 Schlabach. – Christina, daughter of Jacob and Francis Yoder, was born near Millersburg, Ohio, March 28, 1863; died Jan. 15, 1936; aged 72 years, 9 months, 17 days. She was married to Sol Y. Schlabach Jan. 21, 1886, having lived in matrimony 50 years, less 6 days. To this union were born 4 daughters and 2 sons: Mary, wife of Leli T. Weaver; Emma, wife of Jonas Beachy, died March 9, 1928; Allen C.; Sadie, wife of Emanuel M. Troyer; and Albert, at home; Fannie, the oldest daughter, died at the age of 10 months. Besides the members of her immediate family she leaves 3 sisters: Susan Kurtz, Morgantown, Pa,; Rebecca Kurtz, and Sarag Gingerich, Millersburg, Ohio; 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She united with the Old Order Amish church in her youth and remained a faithful member till she was called home. She was in failing health for the last two and a half years. The greater part of the time she was confined to bed or obliged to be in a wheel chair. She was very patient. She always had a smile for those who visited her. She said she was ready to die. Since 1908 she kept a record of all church matters and was always interested in her church. Her children are all members of the same church. Funeral was held at the home Jan. 17; services by John Fry and Sam. J. Miller, Texts, John 5:20-30; I Thess. 4:13-18. The bereaved Husband

1-1-1936 Schlabach. – David D. Schlabach was born February 18, 1860; died very suddenly at his home near Kokomo, Indiana, December 3, 1935; age 75 years, 9 months and 15 days. He was married December 2, 1886, to Sarah Miller, at Hutchinson, Kansas. They lived in the bonds of matrimony 49 years and 1 day. This union was blessed with 15 children. One son and two daughters preceded him in death. Mary and Freddie died in infancy, and Sadie, wife of Moses Sommers, died in 1918. Surviving are: his bereaved widow, 5 sons and 7 daughters, viz.: Noah, Riverside, Iowa; Katie, wife of Samuel Beachy, Corfu, N. Y.; Anna, wife of Adam Miller; Susan, wife of Menno Mller; David; Lovina and Joas, Kokomo, Ind.; Lizzie, wife of Ammon Miller, Charm, Ohio; Levi; Abbie, wife of Allen Miller; John; and Mattie, wife of Emanuel Hochstetler of Hartville, Ohio. He is also survived by 62 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 2 sisters; Levi; John; Mrs. Katie Troyer of Holmes County, Ohio, and Anna, wife of Jacob Burkholder, Nappanee, Ind. His children were all present at the funeral except Katie. He accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Old Order Amish church in his youth, in which faith he endured unto the end. In 1888 he was ordained to the ministry of the gospel in which capacity he served 15 years. In 1903 he was called to the office of bishop in which he labored faithfully for 35 years. In August 1932 he sustained a paralytic stroke which hindered him in the use of his left side. After being bedfast for several months he again gained enough to enable him to get around with the aid of a crutch. He had been ailing the last month with bowel 164

and kidney trouble but was not bedfast and seemed to be gaining the last few days. His death was apparently due to another stroke and came very unexpectedly. The funeral was unusual, as Emma, wife of David Schlabach, Jr., died at her home near Bennet’s Switch, Ind., just nine hours after her father-in-law’s death. As stated in the obituary of Emma Schlabach, funeral for both was held at home of Adam Miller. Interment in Christner cemetery. Many friends and relatives from the northern part of the state, from Iowa, Holmes, Stark and Madison counties, Ohio, were present at the funeral.

3-1-1939 Schlabach. – Dorothy Ellen, daughter of Elias and Minnie Schlabach, was born near Greenwood, Delaware, February 19, 1937; died at the Milford Memorial Hospital, February 8, 1939; age 1 year, 11 months and 19 days. She took sick during the night of January 4 with bronchial pneumonia in both lungs. Other complications developed. She was taken to the hospital in Milford, Dela., January 10 where, in about a week, she seemed to be improving; but after that had an abscess on one lung, the lung collapsed and later an absess developed about the heart, which caused her death about an hour after a hearty supper. She suffered much during her sickness of five weeks but was patient through it all. She is survived by her sorrowing parents, three brothers and three sisters: Sylvia Viola, Mrs. Jacob Miller; Clara Mae; Alva Joseph; David Glenn; Clayton Harold, and Mildred Minnie; and a number of other relatives and friends to whom she endeared herself during her short stay here upon earth. One infant brother, Sherman Cornelius, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Feb. 15, conducted at the home by reading Psa. 34, and at the Greenwood A. M. Church, conducted by Brethern Eli Swartzentruber and Nevin Bender. Text, Job 1:21.

1-1-1936 Schlabach. – Emma (Yoder) Schlabach was born February 1, 1893: died at her home near Kokomo, Ind., December 4, 1934: age 42 years, 10 months and 3 days. She was married February 1, 1916 to David M. Schlabach and lived in matrimony 19 years, 10 months and 3 days. This union was blessed with 7 children; 4 sons and 3 daughters as follows, who with the bereaved husband survive; Edwin, Arie, Alma, Henry, Albert, Erma and Levi. She is also survived by 4 brothers: Allen and Abraham of Plain City, Ohio; John of Mark Center, Ohio; and Henry of Kokomo, Ind. Her death was due to internal cancer from which she suffered patiently for ten months. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior in her youth and united with the Old Order Amish church in which faith she died. Her father-in-law, David D. Schlabach preceded her in death about 9 hours. Funeral services for both were held Friday, Dec. 6, at the home of Adam Miller by Pre. John Gingerich and Bishop Noah Miller, Goshen, Ind., in the large house, and by Andrew Swartzentruber, of this place and Daniel Stutzman, Nappanee, Ind., in the small house.

7-15-1934 Schlabach. – Frances Schlabach, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Walter) Christner, was born near Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, April 23, 1856. Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Noah N. Miller, May 24, 1934. Aged 78 years, 2 months, 2 days. She was married to Simeon Schlabach June 1881. Her husband preceded her to the great beyond, October 13, 1932. To this union were born 2 sons and 3 daughters. 1 son died in infancy. Surviving are Lizzie, wife of Noah N. Miller and Osa, of Goshen, Ind.; Katie, wife of William Schrock of Kalona, Iowa; Dora, wife of Moses Weaver, Middlebury, Ind., 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, Samuel Christner, Kalona, Iowa; Jacob Christner, Iowa City, Iowa and David Christner, Corfu, New York. In her youth she united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church remaining steadfast to the end. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 27, at Noah N. Millers, conducted by Bishops Nathaniel Miller and 165

Samuel Hochstetler in German and Daniel Johns in English. Jacob and David Christners were at her bedside when she died. Those from a distance who came to attend the funeral were Pre. David Schlabach and wife, Menno Miller and wife, and Mrs. Adam Miller and Harvey and Oba Miller, from Howard County, ind.; also a number from Marshall County, Ind. Burial at Nissley graveyard.

7-15-1938 Schlabach. – Mary Ann (Miller) Schlabach, daughter of Emanuel D. Miller, was born near Bunker Hill, Ohio, November 22, 1906; died, Aug. 13, 1937, at her home on the Sugar Creek-Ragersville road, of complications following an illness of four weeks. Her age was 30 years, 7 months and 21 days. She was married to Simon Schlabach, December 11, 1934, living in matrimony 2 years, 8 months and 2 days. She left husband, her little son, father and mother, and the following brothers and sisters: Andy, Sugar Creek; David, Millersburg; Emanuel, Millersburg; Mrs. Christian Beachy, Sugar Creek; Mrs. Abraham J. Beachy, Millersburg; Atlee, Abraham, Jacob, Elizabeth, Ada, and Elva, all at home. In early youth she united with the Amish Church and remained faithful to the end. She is greatly missed in her home and by her friends, but we need not mourn as those who have no hope.

5-15-1931 Schlabach. – Osa Junior, son of Osa and Mary Ann (Stutzman) Schlabach died after a few weeks of bronchial pneumonia, aged 6 months and 24 days. His parents, two brothers, Alpha, and Henry survive to mourn his early departure. The funeral was held at the home, April 1, conducted by Pre. Jacob Bontrager and by Bishop Nathanael Miller. Burial in Nissley cemetery.

1-15-1927 Schlabach. - Raymond Earl, infant son of Lee A. and Magdalena Schlabach was born October 16, 1926 and died at his home near Kalona, Iowa, December 24, 1926, at the age of 2 months and 8 days. Little Raymond took sick with a cold on last Monday but was not thought seriously ill until Wednesday evening when Pleurisy set in and later developed into pleural pneumonia. His illness lasted only five days and the last two days were days of intence suffering but he bore it patiently. He was a bright and winsome child and will be greatly missed in the home. He leaves to mourn his early departure, his parents, one brother and three sisters: Velma aged 6 years, Joseph aged 5 years, Sarah 3 years, and Ada 22 months; 4 grandparents, one great-grandmother, 10 uncles and 7 aunts besides a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, Sunday, December 26, 1926, conducted by A. C. Swartzendruber in German from Mark 10:14-16 and by J. C. Brenneman in English from the same text. Elmer G. Swartzendruber.

12-15-1932 Schlabach. – Simeon D. Schlabach was born in Holmes County, Ohio, January 25, 1851. Died near Goshen, Indiana, October 13, 1932, at the age of 81 years, 8 months, 18 days. He was united in marriage to Fannie Christner, June 5, 1882. Lived in matrimony 51 years, 4 months, 8 days. To this union were born 2 sons and 3 daughters. An infant son preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure his bereaved wife, 4 children: Lizzie, wife of Noah N. Miller; Katie, wife of Will Schrock of Kalona, Iowa; Dora, wife of Moses Weaver; and Osa, at home; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and 3 sisters: David of Howard County, Ind.; Levi, John and Katie of Holmes Co., Ohio; Lizzie of near Shipshewana, Ind.; and Anna, wife of Jacob Burkholder of Nappanee, Ind. He died of heart trouble and dropsy. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral 166

services were conducted at the home by Bishop Nathaniel Miller, Samuel Hochstetler and John Miller; the latter of Kalona, Iowa. Burial was made in Nisley cemetery.

6-15-1938 Schmucker. – Christian J. Schmucker was born February 18, 1853; died at the home of his son Joseph in Geauga County, Ohio, May 15, 1938, at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 27 days. He was married to Mary Schlabach, February 22, 1877. To this union were born seven sons and one daughter. His companion and two sons preceded him in death. He leaves five sons, Menno, Mylo, N. Dakota; Levi, Nappanee, Ind.; Joseph, Garretsville, Ohio; Jacob, Hibbet, Ohio; David and Elizabeth, Hartville, Ohio; twenty-six grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and many friends to mourn his loss, but not as those who have no hope. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth and remained faithful to the end. Funeral services were held May 17 by Bishop Christian Kauffman and Pre. Abe J. Yoder. The remains were taken to Stark County, Ohio, for burial and services conducted May 18, by Bishop Seth King, Hartville, Ohio and Pre. Abe J. Yoder, Burton, Ohio. He was laid to rest by the side of the wife in the King church cemetery. J. H. S.

7-1-1939 Schmucker. – Lydia D. (Yoder) Schmucker, daughter of David J. and Sarah C. (Yoder) Schmucker, was born in Lagrange County, Indiana, July 3, 1888. The death angel came and called her from our midst May, 16, 1939, at the age of 50 years, 10 months, 13 days. She was married to Jacob J. Schmucker February 17, 1907, and lived to mourn her departure, her sorrowing husband, 1 daughter (Mrs. Jacob Eash), 1 son (Noah J. Schmucker), a foster son (Daniel Lantz), 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters, 1 brother, and 1 uncle. She united with the Old Order Amish Church in her youth and lived as a faithful member unto the end. She always filled her place in the Church when health permitted. She was sick with bronchial pneumonia two months before she died, but had been better again, until May 6, when she suffered a stroke and had great pain until she was called home. Funeral services were held at the Noah Bontrager home where a large number were present to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed one. Funeral services were conducted by John Schrock and Joe Yoder. The remains were laid to rest in the Bontrger cemetery. Attendants at the funeral from a distance were John Hochstetler, wife and children: Emanuel Hochstetler, wife and children, and others from Howard County, Indiana. There were also some present from Allen County, Indiana; Joe Schmucker and wife and Paul Kline and wife from Michigan. The Family

6-1-1937 Schrock. – Adam Schrock was born in Elkhart County, Indiana, April 14, 1856; died of flu and complications at his home near Shelbyville, Illnois, May 12, 1937, at the age of 81 years and 28 days. He was united in marriage with Catherine Ida Weaver, May 17, 1877, who preceded him in death July 13, 1936. One son, Daniel, and two daughters, Alma and Maidie, also preceded him. He is survived by two sons and three daughters: Aquilla, William, and Bessie, wife of Ora Hostetler, Shelbyville, Ill.; Emma, wife of Wesley Mishler, Roanoak, Ill.; and Saloma, wife of Julius Unzicker, Morocco, Indiana; thirty-four grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Bor, Fremont, Ind. He accepted his Lord in his youth and remained faithful to the end. Since the death of his companion his greatest desire was to be called home, although he was always patient and cheerful. His kindly “Good morning” to each of us each morning is so sadly missed, but we mourn not as those who have no hope.

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Sh 3-1-1916 Schrock. – Annie Catherine, daughter of Alvin and Amelia Schrock, of near Springs, Pa., died January 26, 1916, aged 7 years, 1 month and 26 days. Death was due to spinal meningitis which followed whooping cough as a complication. She apparently was not alarmingly unwell until a few days before her death. Funeral was held at the Miller M. H. near Grantsville, Md., Jan. 28. Sermons by Christian W. Bender from James 1:9-11, and Jonas B. Miller from I Thes. 4:13-18. Annie was a very amiable and lovable child and this dispensation of Providence fixed her purity for eternity and removed her from all possibility of becoming a victim to the tempter’s evils.

3-1-1923 Schrock. – Benjamin J. Schrock, was born in Sugar Creek Twp., Tuscarawas County, Ohio, May 9, 1860. Died in Mark Twp., Defiance County, Ohio, February 1, 1923; aged 62 years, 8 months, 22 days. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ann Yoder, March 18, 1880. Lived in matrimony 42 years, 10 months, 13 days. To this union were born 5 sons and 5 daughters, and 30 grandchildren. He is survived by his loving companion, 4 sons, namely Moses, Enos, Elmer and Owen; and 3 daughters, namely Clara, wife of Levi E. Miller, Burton, Ohio. Ada, wife of Noah J. Beachy, Sugar Creek, Ohio, and Sarah, wife of Christ M. Miller, Hicksville, Ohio. Seven brothers, Andrew J. of Canada, Daniel J. of Milford, Ind., Bishop Emanuel J. of Berlin, Ohio, Jeff J. of Hartville, Ohio, Moses J. of Barr’s Mills, Ohio, Nathaniel J. Of Sugar Creek, Ohio, and Samuel J. of Shipshewana, Ind., 1 sister, Mrs. B. P. Miller of Millersburg, Ohio. His parents, 1 brother, 1 sister, 1 son, 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted at the late home near Hicksville, Ohio, by Pre. John Wittmer from Allen County, Ind. and Levi J. Mast of Milford, Ind., the former took John 5 for his text and the latter the 4th chapter of Thess. His remains were laid to rest in the Lost Creek cemetery in the afternoon on the 4th. All of his children were present at his funeral, except one daughter, Mrs. N. J. Beachy. It undoubtedly was rejoicing to him to see each one of his children join the church of his faith. He was born and reared and lived on a farm near Sugar Creek, Ohio, till in 1892 he and his family moved to Geauga Co., Ohio, where they resided 19 years and while there he worked at the public labor 13 years in slate roofing business. In the year 1910 they moved to Anderson Co., Kansas, where they resided 3 years, then moved to Defiance Co., Ohio, where the family is at present.

6-1-1939 Schrock. – Benjamin M. Schrock was born near Bittinger, Md., May 8, 1872; died at his home near the place of birth, May 17, 1939, at the age of 67 years and 9 days. He had been in failing health for some time due to a weak heart, but had not been acutely ill until less than a week before death when he had an attack of what appeared to be grippe, which was followed by bronchial and other complications from which he died. He was married to Susan Orendorf December 12, 1907. To this union were born three sons, of whom one, Noah, with the bereaved widow, survives. Two brothers, (Christian, Greenwood, Del., and Samuel, Arthur, Ill.), and one sister, (Sarah, wife of Jonas Kauffman, Arthur, Ill.,) survive. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in youth, in which fellowship he remained loyal until death. He was of a humble, modest, unassuming, patient character, and especially in these Benjamin M Schrock respects was exemplary to those with whom he associated. His purpose in life evidently was that of being faithful to his responsibilities as he found means so to be. And his faithfulness will, we believe, receive the reward of faithfulness. Funeral services were held May 19, at the house by J. B. Miller, at the Cherry Glade meetinghouse by Shem Peachey in German, and by J. B. Miller in English.

3-1-1928 Schrock. – Carl Wilbur, son of William and Laura Schrock was born December 8, 1926. Died at his home near Shelbyville, Ill., Jan. 28, 1928; aged 1 year, 1 month, 20 days. His death was caused by heart trouble, following an attack of capillary bronchitis, from which he seemed to be recovering until the day before his death. He leaves to mourn his early departure, father, mother, 6 brothers, 3 168

sisters, 1 grandfather, and 2 grandmothers besides other relatives and friends.

11-15-1936 Schrock. – Catherine (Orendorf) Schrock, daughter of the late Christian and Magdalena (Beachy) Orendorf, was born September 25, 1869; died October 31, 1936, near Accident, Md., at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 6 days. She was married to the late Jonas M. Schrock, as his second wife, who preceded her in death a few days more than eight months. One brother, 2 sisters, one half-brother and one half- sister, 5 step-sons and 3 step-daughters survive. By marriage she was also the grandmother of 58 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was a devoted wife and step-mother, doing loyally what she could as far as health and ability enabled her. The writer has been personally assured of her devotion to those to whom she was a mother by marriage. After she could not take care of herself, how concerned she was, lest those who waited upon her do too much in caring for her. They testify that it pains their hearts, as they think of the paternal home, that it is not home any more. The past year Catherine Orendorf brought her much suffering and sorrow. Early in life she united with the Amish Mennonite Church, in which fellowship she died. The funeral was held at the Cherry Glade meetinghouse, November 2. Services at the house were conducted by C. W. Bender, at the house of worship in German by C. W. Bender from the first clause of Mark 14:8 and in English by J. B. Miller from Psa. 23 and John 10:27-29.

8-15-1936 Schrock. – Catherine Ida (Weaver) Schrock was born in Richland County, Ohio, January 15, 1857; died of heat strock at her home near Shelbyville, Illnois, July 13, 1936; aged 79 years, 5 months and 28 days. She was united in marriage to Adam Schrock May 17, 1877, who, with 3 sons and 3 daughters survives her. Aquilla, William and Bessie, wife of Ora Hostetler of Shelbyville, Ill.; Emma, wife of Wesley Mishler of Roanoke, Ill.; and Saloma, wife of Julias Unzicker of Morocco, Ind. One son, Daniel, and 2 daughters, Alma and Madie preceded her in death. She is also survived by 34 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, 1 brother, Daniel Weaver of Elkhart, Ind.; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary Reed of Middlebury, Ind., and Mrs. Adelia Trimm of Adrian, Mich. She accepted her Lord in her youth and remained faithful to the end. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be missed at every turn. But we mourn not as those who have no hope.

3-15-1936 Schrock. – Jonas M. Schrock was born in the “Glades” region, near Berlin, Pa., October 4, 1859. Died at his home near Bittinger, Md., of a complication of diseases, after having been in ill health for several years, Feb. 26, 1936, at the age of 76 years, 4 months, 22 days. He had spent the greater part of his life in the region in which he died. He was married to Catherine Kemp, June 11, 1883. To this union were born 9 sons and 5 daughters, of whom the following survive: Lewis, Farmington, Delaware; Alvin, Salisbury, Pa.; Aza, Accident, Md.; William, Stuttgart, Ark.; Lyman, at home; Annie, wife of Daniel Beitzel; Ada, wife of Ernest Bowser; Amelia, wife of Ernest Brenneman, all of Bittinger and Accident, Md. There are 60 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister survive; Manassas, Mt. Lake Park, Md,; Christian, Greenwood, Delaware; Jonas Schrock Benjamin and Samuel, Accident, Md.; and Sarah,married to Jonas Kauffman, Arthur, Ill. His wife died August 13, 1904. He was married to Catherine Orendorf in December, 1911, who survives. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in young manhood and was a member at the time of his death, for some years he served as janitor and care- taker of the Cherry Glade meeting house.Two sons, Lloyd and Ervin, preceded him in death; one daughter, Effie, and an infant at the death of its mother. The funeral was held at the Cherry Glade house, February 28, 1936. Services at the home by Shem Peachey: at the meeting house by C. W. Bender in German and by J. B. Miller in English. Interment in adjacent cemetery. 169

1-1-1029 Schrock. – Elizabeth S. Schrock, daughter of the late Christian and Mariah Peachey, was born in Mifflin County, Pa., October 12, 1841. Died at her home near Garden City, Mo., December 15, 1928, at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 3 days. She was of a family of eighteen children, all of whom except two preceded her in death. At the age of eighteen years she united with the Amish Mennonite church and remained a faithful member unto death. She was united in marriage with Jacob B. Schrock November 19, 1865, Bishop Samuel offciating. This union in which they mutually shared the joys and sorrows, was unbroken for sixty-three years, and was blest with four children, a son and three daughters, the son and one daughter dying in infancy. In the spring of 1866 brother and sister Schrock moved to Elkhart County, Indiana. They lived there until the fall of 1868 at which time they moved near Pleasant Hill, Mo. In 1869 they moved to their place of late residence where sister Schrock spent the remainder of her days. For the last thirteen years she was in failing health. She endured much suffering. About two months ago she lost the use of her limbs. Since then she was confined to a wheel chair much of the time. She was bedfast four days, and was conscious until death. All that loving hands could do was done to bring comfort to her in times of suffering. For the last few years her husband was constantly by her side and cared for her. Grandmother looked forward to her death with pleasure. She constantly prayed that God would allow her to fall asleep in that last sleep. Her request was granted on Saturday morning about 10:15 when she peacefully passed away. She leaves to mourn her departure, a faithful husband, two daughters, Mrs. J. A. Miller and Mrs. O. J. Plank, who were at her bedside when she died, eleven grandchildren, one foster grandchild, one sister, Lydia Peachey. And one brother, Pre. Samuel W. Peachey, the last two residing near Belleville, Pa. There are also a host of more relatives and friends. One granddaughter, Jewel Plank, preceded her in death a year ago. Short funeral services were held at the home by S. S. Hershberger, who used Psalm 17. The principal funeral services were held at the Sycamore Grove church by J. J. and I. G. Hartzler. Scriptures used, Psalms 90, and Psalms 23:4-6. I. G. Hartzler.

9-1-1934 Schrock. – Katie (Miller) Schrock, wife of Sam R. Schrock, was born hear Hutchinson, Kansas, February 12, 1901; died at the Grace Hospital, Hutchinson, Kansas, June 9, 1934; aged 33 years, 3 months, 28 days. At the age of eighteen years she united with the Amish Mennonite Church near Partridhe, Kansas. At the age of 23 she, with her parents moved to western New York, near Buffalo, where she united with the Conservative Amish Mennonite Church. On December 19, 1926 she was married to Sam R. Schrock of Hutchinson, Kansas, by Bishop John Bontrager. In the spring of 1927, they moved to Hutchinson, Kansas, where they resided since. To this union 5 children were born, (Mamie, Lizzie, Marie, Mervin and Susie). She leaved her husband, 5 children, grandfather, sister, Mrs. Levi Headings, all of Hutchinson, Kansas. Her father (D. N. Miller), 3 brothers and 3 sisters of Buffalo, M. Y. Her mother, 2 sisters and 1 brother preceded her in death. She also leaves several uncles and aunts and a host of other relatives and friends. On returning to Kansas she and her husband transferred their memberships to the Yoder Mennonite Church, of which she was a faithful member until death. She was much concerned about the rearing of her children that they be taught the Word of God. She took sick on the evening of May 24 suffering a hemorrhage of the brain and was thought to be better until June 2, when she had another attack and was taken to Grace Hospital, a few days of which she died. Funeral services were held June 11, conducted by Noah D. Mast in German at the home, and at the church by H. A. Diener and L. O. King in English. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

5-1-1936 Schrock. – Lester Schrock was born at Huntsburg, Geauga, Ohio, December 27, 1914. The family moved to Defiance County, Ohio, and to the region near Buffalo, New York in 1923. He united with the Conservative Amish Mennonite church at Alden, New York in 1934. He was a sufferer of cancer of the stomach about five months, and died March 19, 1936, at the age of 21 years, 2 months, 22 days. He leaves to mourn his early departure his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Yoder; 2 brothers Samuel and Melvin; 1 sister, Alta; 4 step-sisters, Malinda, Martha, Sarah and Viola, all married; 2 step-brothers, Dave and Eli; and 1 half-sister, Esther. His father, 1 brother, Enos, and half-brothers Albert and Arthur, preceded him in death. Alta Schrock 170

2-15-1922 Schrock. – Mary Ann, wife of William Schrock died in Medora, Kansas, at the age of 33 years. Funeral services were held at the Yoder Church. She leaves husband, 3 daughters, 1 son, father, step-mother, 7 sisters and 4 brothers. D. N. M.

. 2-15-1937 Schrock. – Mary Ann, dau. of Pre. Yost C. and Lydia (Mishler) Miller, was born in Lagrange County, Indiana, April 5, 1879; departed this life at her home near Shelbyville, Illinois, December 14, 1936; aged 57 years, 8 months. 9 days. She leaves to mourn her departure, her sorrowing husband, 1 daughter, 5 grandchildren, her aged father, Pre. Y. C. Miller of Shipshewana. Ind., and 6 brothers: Uriah Y. Miller, of Topeka, Ind.; Samuel Y. Miller, of Church Falls, Virginia; George Y. Miller and Mahlon Y. Miller of Shipshewana, Ind.; Perry Y. Miller, of Elkhart, Ind.; and Irvin Y. Miller of Michigan City, Ind. His mother, stepmother, 1 brother, 1 sister, and infant son preceded her in death. In 1896 she joined the Shore Mennonite Church and remained a faithful Christian until death. Jan., 1899, she was united in marriage with Arthur Aquilla Schrock. To this union 2 children were born, 1 son dying in infancy and 1 daughter Mrs. Amandus Hostetler of near Shelbyville, Ill. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, always willing to help wherever help was needed. She will be greatly missed, in the home and community. She had been in ill health for several years with dropsy and heart trouble and on December 10 took sick with pneumonia. All that loving hands could do, were done, but of no avail. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Hermon Amish Mennonite Church, conducted by Dave Ulrich in English and Joseph Reber in German from Romans 8;18. Burial in Mt. Herman Cemetery

11-15-1938 Schrock. – Orpha, youngest child of Elmer D. and Sadie (Hershberger) Schrock, was born May 9, 1936; died suddenly, Nov. 3, 1938; aged 2 years, 5 months and 24 days. Her death was very unexpected, as her illness was first noticed in the evening of the night in which she died. Nor was she considered seriously ill. Other members of the family seemingly had some type of grippe. In the night she awoke in distress, seemingly having an acute attack of nausea, combined with spasms, and all efforts for relief were in vain and in a very short time she had passed over the borderland into eternity. Her last words had been to her mother, as she said, “Good Night.” The surviving members of the bereft family, in addition to her sorrowing parents, are five brothers and two sisters: Rhoda, Simon, Lela, Raymond, Herman, Olen, and Homer, all at home; as well as more distant relatives. The funeral was held at the Flag Run meetinghouse, near Salisbury, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 5. Services at the home were conducted by Pre. Norman D. Beachy; at the house of worship by Pre. Eli D. Tice and Bishop Moses M. Beachy. Scripture used, II Cor. 5.

9-1-1927 Schrock. – Orval, son of Noah and Cora Schrock, of near Oakland, Md., passed over into rest, July 16, 1927, at the age of 4 years, 7 months, 3 days. Funeral was held at the residence of parents July 16, conducted by D. J. Swartzentruber and L. M. Beachy. About a year ago the departed was afflicted with whooping cough and later tubercular spinal memingitis developed which caused his death. He leaves parents and one brother, as well as more distant relatives.

1-15-1922 Schrock. – Verda A., daughter of Asa and Amanda Schrock, died at the parental home near Bittinger, Md., December 20, 1921, after an illness of over a month from stomach with other complications at time of death. Her age was 8 months and 4 days. Funeral was held December 22, at the Cherry Glade meeting house near Bittinger, Md., at which J. B. Miller preached in German and N. Brenneman in English.

January 6, 1922 Accident, Md.

Dear Herold Readers; Greeting in Jesus holy name: “He that goeth forth and weepeth, Verda’s mother bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing bringing his sheaves with Amanda (Bender) Schrock 171

him” We are thankful for this promise. God has blessed us during the past year. We trust He will bless those who so abundantly helped us through sickness this fall and winter. We thank you very much, dear brethren and sisters, and believe you will be greatly rewarded. I believe that our dear heavenly Father sometimes allows sickness to come into our homes to bring us closer together so we can more fully sympathize with one another. We are well at present, for which our Lord is worthy of gratitude. But we feel very lonely, as we are called to part from our loving, innocent child, so pure and free from sin. We miss her greatly. Her life, tho short, was sweet. She was usually so well contented and cried very little. God works in accordance with his wonderful plans in directing our destinies. And this brief little life should cause us to live better lives and in closer touch with Him. Amanda Schrock

Dearest Verda, thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel But ‘tis God that hath bereft us He will all our sorrows heal.

1-1-1919 Schrock. – Sarah Schrock, daughter of Eli and Lydia Orendorf, wife of Christian Schrock, died at her home near Greenwood, Delaware, October 22, 1918, at the age of 50 years, 9 months and 22 days. Death was due to influenza-pneumonia. Burial in Union Cemetery. She was born in Garrett County, Md., January 1, 1868; was married to her surviving husband in 1898.To this union were born six children. In addition to her husband, six children; father and mother, three brothers, one sister and a number of more distant relatives survive to mourn her departure. She became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church early in life and remained within its fold until death. Her favorite hymn, “Is my Sarah Orendorf name written there,” was sung at her funeral.

10-1-1940 Schwartz. - Rudy Schwartz was born in Allen County, Indiana, February 23, 1894; died September 7, 1940, at the age of 46 years, 5 months, and 14 days. His death was due to an accident while painting a house. He fell about twelve feet on his head on a concrete walk inflicting double fracture of the skull, fracture of the arm, shoulder, and ribs. He died at the Methodist Hospital, in Ft. Wayne, Ind., about five hours after the accident. He was married to Fannie Stauffer, December 7, 1916. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, three children (Menno and Christian, at home and Mary, wife of Jesse Graber of Allen County, Ind.). He also leaves two grandchildren, two brothers (John and Samuel), three sisters (Elizabeth, wife of Pre. Noah Zehr; Anna, wife of Sam Steary; and Leah, wife of Sam Schmucker). His parents preceded him in death. He united with the Old Order A. M. Church in youth in which membership he died. The funeral was held at the home September 10. Services were in charge of Joseph Schwartz of the Adams County, Ind., congregation. Burial in the Amish cemetery near Grabill.

4-1-1935 Schwartz. – William S. Schwartz, age 17, passed away at the Methodist Hospital at Ft. Wayne, Indiana, March 2, 1935. He had been visiting with his sister, Mrs. Enos Brandenburger and was planning to return to his house in the future when a boil developed on his face making medical attention necessary. The family doctor lanced it twice and the second time infection set in. His condition became very serious and he suffered greatly. He was in a coma much of the time before he died. His parents were called but he could not see them any more, his eyes being swollen shut. The deceased was born in Adams County, Ind., in July, 1917, a son of Sam P. and Effie Eicher Schwartz. Surviving his early departure are his parents who moved to Pennsylvania about a year ago ; also 7 brothers and 4 sisters : Peter of Pennsylvania, Salome, wife of Enos Brandenburger, Elizabeth, wife of Elmer Brandenburger, Emanuel, sam, Amos, Reuben, Martin, John, Effie and Frances, all of Pennsylvania, with the exception of Salome who has her home in Allen Co., Pa. He will be missed very much in the home. 172

10-15-1921 Schwartzendruber. – Josie, youngest son of Joseph and Katie Schwartzendruber, was born near Wilmot Centre, Ontario, September 15, 1915. Died at the same place September 17, 1921; aged 6 years, 2 days. He leaves to mourn his early departure, father, mother, four brothers (Emanuei, Simon, Elton and Reuben). His sister Emma and brother Milton preceded him to the spirit world. Funeral was held at Wilmot Centre Church and cemetery on September 20, 1921. Text, Mark 10; 13-14. Dear Josie was a bright little boy, he will be greatly missed in the home, may we think he has gone to a better home to be with those gone before.

5-1-1934 Schwartzentruber. – Mary Schwartzentruber, nee Albrecht, was born in Perth County, Ontario, June 7, 1869. Died near Pigeon, Ontario, April 3, 1934, after a lingering illness due to heart disease; aged 64 years, 9 months, and 26 days. She was married to Christian Schwartzentruber November 22, 1891. To this union were born six children, five sons and one daughter: Emanuel, David and Allen of this community; Harvey, who died December 23, 1912; Arthur, Clarence, New York, and Adeline, at home. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church unto death. Funeral was held April 6 at the Pigeon River church, the Brethern Earl Maust and M. S. Zehr officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

7-15-1924 Sharp, - Lydia, widow of Jacob C. Sharp, was born February 9, 1854. Died March 10, 1924. Age 70 years, 1 month, 1 day. Her death was due to a paralytic stroke. She had been in failing health for some time yet death came unexpectedly as she seemed to be better again. Her husband and four children preceded her to the great beyond. Having joined the Amish Church in her youth she was a faithful member to her end, always attending church and communion when health permitted. She leaves to mourn 3 daughters, 1 son, 10 grandchildren. She had her home with her son since her husband died. Funeral was held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Reuben K. Peachey near Belleville, Pa., conducted by Samuel W. Peachey and John P. Zook. Interment in near-by cemetery.

12-1-1940 Scheffel. – Anton H. Scheffel was born near Colmar, Alsace-Lorraine, September 28, 1855, the son of Clayton and Elizabeth (Hiern) Scheffel; died October 21, 1940, at his home near Pryor, Okla., at the age of 85 years, 23 days. When he was two days old, his parents came to America and settled in Henry County, Iowa. They were on the ship on his second birthday. He was married October 24, 1884, to Katie Nafziger at Stuttgart, Ark., where they lived until December, 1914, when they moved with their family to Pryor, Okla., and bought the home where he passed away. To this union were born 4 sons and 3 daughters. His wife and two daughters (Mary and Lizzie) preceded him in death. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Mattie Miller, Millersburg, Ohio, Jacob, Pryor, Okla.; John, Kent Ohio; Lee, Meyersdale, Pa.; and Chris, Halsey, Oregon; also by 21 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters (Mary Lawrence, Buena Vista, Calif.; and Elizabeth Gillaspey, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa), and a number of nieces and nephews. He united with the Mennonite Church at Watland, Iowa, when a young man and has been a member of the Zion Mennonite congregation since moving to Oklahoma. His death was sudden and unexpected. When members of the family went to call him for supper, they found him dead, sitting on a cot, his glasses on, and the Gospel Herald lying on the floor by the side of the cot. It is believed he died of a heart attack. Funeral services were held at the Zion Mennonite Church Oct. 25, in charge of the home ministers, D. L. Sommers and I. J. Hartzler. Text, I Samuel 20:3. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.

7-15-1929 Shetler. – Anna M., wife of John J. Shetler, was born near Goshen, Indiana, March 1, 1868 and died June 24, 1929 at Kalona, Iowa, aged 61 years, 3 months and 24 days. 173

She was overtaken by a stroke May 8th, 1929, being almost helpless for seven weeks. She was united in marriage to Daniel Hershberger, December 3, 1889 after having lived together 6 years and 7 months, Daniel passed away, July 21, 1898, having one adopted daughter, Alta Fern, now Mrs. R. B. Brenneman. February 3, 1901, she was married to Edward D. Miller, he having one daughter Cora Maud, now Mrs. Ben M. Miller. She became as a mother to her. She and her husband lived together 25 years, when Edward passed away May 25, 1926. On November 29, 1928 she was united in marriage to John J. Shetler, having lived together the short period of 6 months and 24 days. She leaves to mourn her death, her deeply bereft husband an adopted daughter, Mrs. Ray Brenneman, a step- daughter Mrs. Ben M. Miller, and five step-children by her last marriage. She also leaves a sister Mrs. Elmer Guengerich two brothers, John and Menno Yoder, all of Kalona, and many other relatives and friends. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a faithful member to the end. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, a short service being held at the home conducted by D. J. Fisher in English and at the Ben M. Miller home in the German language conducted by W. M. Yoder and Henry Mast of Arthur, Illinois.

10-1-1940 Shetler. – Barbara Shetler, daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Swartzentruber) Hochstetler was born in Johnson County, Iowa, March 6, 1865; died near Pigeon, Michigan, September 2, 1940. She was married to the late Deacon Daniel J. Shetler of Johnson County, Iowa, December 1, 1887. He preceded her in death November 10, 1938. To this marriage were born two sons and two daughters: Emma (Mrs. Jos. Swartzendruber, Bay Port, Mich.); Anna (Mrs. Edwin Gunden, Pigeon, Mich.); Elmer (who preceded her in death April 4, 1908), and Joseph O., of Pigeon, Mich. She leaves to mourn her departure one son; two daughters; twelve grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; three brothers (Eli and Christian, Kalona, Iowa, and Henry, De Lake, Oregon); three sisters (Mrs. Araminta Brenneman, Kalona, Iowa; Mrs. Eli Miller, Colorada Springs, Colo., and Mrs. Joseph Shetler, Pigeon, Mich.) and other relatives and friends. She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour in her youth, and became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church, in which communion she remained until she was called home. The funeral was held Sept. 5, at the Pigeon River meetinghouse near Pigeon, Mich. Services at the home were conducted by Raymond Byler; services at the meetinghouse, by M. S. Zehr from II Tim. 4:6-8 and by Emanuel Swartzendruber from II Kings 4:26.

3-15-1925 Shetler. – Clayton, son of Bro. Henry and Sister Emma Shetler of Huron County, Michigan, died January 25, 1925; aged 2 years, 9 months, 22 days. He had appendicitis, suffered a day, was taken to Memorial Hospital and while undergoing an operation he passed away. He leaves father, mother, a sister (Elizabeth), a brother (Leslie), two grandmothers, a grandfather, 10 aunts, 15 uncles, and 13 cousins to mourn his departure. Funeral services at the home and at Pigeon River Church by Bros. Michael Zehr and Alfred Weidman. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

11-1-1929 Shetler. – Emma (Schlabaugh), wife of Henry J. Shetler was born in Johnson County, Iowa, December 12, 1897. Died at the Union Hospital, October 15, 1929, nine days after having undergone an operation. She was aged 31 years, 10 months and 3 days. She is survived by husband and two sons and two daughters—Elizabeth, 10 years, Leslie, 5 years, Stanley, 3 years, Edna, 9 months. Clayton preceded her in death January 25, 1925 at the age of 2 years, 9 months and 22 days. Of his parental family her father and one brother preceded her in death. Her aged mother, five brothers and two sisters survive, and many other relatives and friends who mourn her early departure. Emma accepted the Savior in her youth and united with the Amish Mennonite church and remained faithful unto death. After marriage, Feb. 17,___, they resided in Iowa until in November, 1921, when they removed to Huran County, Mich., where they lived at the same place to the time of her death. Sister Shetler was greatly devoted to the welfare of her family and lived a prayerful life. In her dying hour she desired to part from this life and to die the 174

death of the righteous and be with the Lord. The funeral was held at 2 P. M., October 18, at the Pigeon River church and the body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Services were conducted by Samuel J. Miller of the Berne Mennonite Church and M. S, Zehr of the Pigeon River Church. The former used John 14 as basis for his discourse on the subject of a troubled heart. The latter’s text was the latter part of Rev.2:10.

S 12-1-1838 Shetler. – Daniel J. Shetler was born in Johnson County, Iowa, November 10, 1864; died at his home in Pigeon, Michigan, November 10, 1938, at the age of 74 years and 9 days. He was united in marriage with Barbara Hochstetler, of the same county and state, to which union were born four children, two sons and two daughters: Emma, wife of Joseph Swartzendruber, Bay Port, Mich.; Annie, wife of Edward Gunden, Bay Port; Joseph O., of Pigeon; and Elmer, who preceded his father in death, April 14, 1908. He leaves to mourn his departure, his sorrowing widow, 1 son, two daughters, 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 1 sister (Joseph, Pigeon; Benjamin and Lena, wife of Christian Hochstetler, Kalona, Iowa,) and a large number of friends. He confessed Christ as his Saviour in his youth and united with the Amish Mennonite Church. He was ordained to the office of deacon in June, 1913, in which he ministered while health permitted. We are admonished that “they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus” (I Tim. 3:13). Funeral was held Saturday, November 12. Services at the residence by Pre. S. J. Miller, and at the Pigeon River meetinghouse by Pre. Emanuel Swartzendruber and Bishop M. S. Zehr. Interment in Pigeon River cemetery.

1-15-1930 Shetler. – Leona Shetler was born January 19, 1908, near Centralia, Mo. She died at a tourist camp near Seymour, Texas, December 20, 1929, at the age of 21 years, 11 months and 1 day. On December 3 she left home with her sister and family, brother and sister Emanuel Albrecht to go to California to spend the winter there with her brother Clarence, with the purpose of benefitting her health. The traveling party had stopped and while walking about she had the misfortune of having a slight fall, in which she hurt her spine, though unaware of the injury. The following night she complained of a slight headache and in five days she passed away. All that loving hands could do was of no avail; she had departed four hours before her parents reached her bedside. During the greater part of the time after the results of her injury set in she was unconscious. The few words she uttered that her friends could understand were: “The angles are watching over me” and “Some sweet day.” Among other scatterd utterances were the words “Who believes on Jesus shall be saved.” She united with the Amish Mennonite church at the age of 13 years and remained a faithful member till death. Two years ago she told her mother that she was ready to die any time the Lord would call her home and that she had peace with God, and with every one. Her health was failing for more than four years. More than once she said “May be my suffering is to bring the others on the narrow way. I am willing to suffer if that will draw them to God.” She was mostly at home with her parents and will be greatly missed there. She leaves to mourn her early departure; parents, four brothers and four sisters; Lydia, Mrs. David Albrecht, Pigeon, Mich., Katie, Mrs. Emanuel Albrecht, now at Seymore, Texas, Clarence and Ezra, in California, Marion, Josephine, Jacob W. and Anna Marie at home; also 7 nieces, 3 nephews and many close friends and relatives. Two infant sisters preceded her in death. Funeral was held at the Pigeon River meeting house near Pigeon, Mich., December 26, services beginning at the house at 1 P. M. funeral sermons were preached by M. S. Zehr and Edwin Albrecht, the former using Rev. 22:1-7 and the Latter I Samuel 20:3 the last clause.

12-1-1928 Shultz. – Cornelias Shultz was born in Russian Poland, June 7, 1848. Died near Belleville, Pa., November 1, 1928; aged 80 years, 4 months, 24 days. He was married to Caroline Focht in Russia in the year of 1869. To this union were born four children, of whom two died in infancy. In 1874 he came to America. His wife died during the voyage and was given over to the deep. She was survived, in addition to her husband, by her aged mother, and by her 175

children, Mrs. Tobias Yoder of Allensville, Pa., and Tobias Shultz of Belleville. In January of 1880 he was united in marriage with Mary Yantz. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs. Frank Rakerd of Lewistown, Pa., and Mrs. Charles Wyland of Belleville. He is survived by his beloved wife, four children and twelve grandchildren and a host of friends. At an early age he confessed Christ as his Savior. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite church and proved faithful unto the end. Funeral services were conducted at the Locust Grove M. H., by Jonas D. Yoder and John L. Mast. J. D. Y.

3-1-1930 Skidmore. – Olive, daughter of Olin Skidmore of Zihlman, Md., was born August 19, 1914; passed from the shores of time into eternity February 21, 1930; aged 15 years, 6 months, 3 days. Of the immediate family she leaves in the realms of time, her father, 2 sisters in foster homes, 2 brothers in the A. M. Children’s Home, Grantsville, Md., and one brother William, elsewhere, besides other relatives and a large number of friends. Her mother, 1 sister and 1 brother preceded her into the spirit world beyond. Olive with her remaning two sisters and two of her brothers, was committed to the A. M. Children’s Home, May 11, 1928. She was placed into the home of Bennie A. Fisher, Salisbury, Pa., in April, 1929, in whose care and custody she remained until the evening of February 20, 1930, when she was removed to Dr. Glass’s hospital, Meyersdale, Pa., at which place she died less than a day later. Although she was in somewhat failing health for several weeks, her extreme illness was of only a few days duration. This was bourn with much patience, and to the best of our knowledge, without a single complaint. Olive was esteemed for her active, earnest efforts in things she was interested in; for her sympathy and feeling of responsibility for the younger members of the family, and for her excellency in work and in singing. The last song she is known to have sung is “Beautiful Land on High.” This song was used as the closing song at her funeral services. In the Bible teachings she received, she left evidence that she had faith in the living God. Services at the home were conducted by C. W. Bender in English from Psa. 90, and at the Maple Glen meeting house in German from I Peter 1:24 and in English by J. B. miller from Psa. 123:1-2 and 125:4-5. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby.

3-15-1928 Slabaugh. – Joseph J. Slabaugh was born in Holmes County, Ohio, December 1, 1849; died February 1, 1928; aged 78 years and 2 months. He was married to Magdalena Kuhns, daughter of Tobias and Veronica Kuhns, January 2 1873. To this union were born 15 children, six sons and nine daughters. One daughter preceded him in death. All the rest grew up and were married. He was grandfather to 136 grandchildren—108 living; had 51 great- grandchildren, 51 of whom are yet living. Nearly all the children were present at the funeral. Funeral services were conducted at the residence of Eli S. Schmucker by Christian Kaufman of Ohio, Eli T. Bontrager, with concluding remarks by Dan Stutzman. Additional services were held in the smaller house by Fernandus D. Miller and Nathaniel Miller. The funeral was attended by a large number of people. The deceased was an erstwhile contributer to the German columns of the Herold; but has been blind for about seven years. He became a member of the church in boyhood days and has been a consistant member until death. Death was caused by apoplexy. In addition to his immediate family the deceased also leaves two sisters and two brothers, the former two and one of the latter being present at the funeral. (From Nappanee, Ind)

7-1-1930 Slabaugh: - Martha Elizabeth, daughter Joseph and Mary (Tice) Slabaugh, was born March 3, 1930. Died June 7, 1930. Age 3 months, 4days. Her death was due to a complication of ailments beginning with erysipelas. The funeral was held at the Maple Glen M. H., near Grantsville, Md., June 9, with interment in adjacent cemetery. Services were conducted by J. B. Miller. Brief services were conducted at the home by reading John 14: 1-6 concluding with prayer. The principal funeral text was Psalms 16: 5-6, with confirming and supporting texts, John 1:29, I John 2:2 and Col. 1:20. May the bereft and now childless parents find ample comfort and compensation for their loss in the belief and assurance that in an unspeakable degree it is true of their little one, that “The lines are fallen…. In pleasant places; ‘that hers is’ a goodly heritage.” 176

9-1-1939 Slabaugh. – Sylvanus J. Slabaugh was born May 28, 1889. Died June 29, 1939, at the age of 50 years, 1 month and 1 day. He was united in marriage with Katie S. Yoder, October 16, 1913, and lived in matrimony over 25 years. To this union were born five children, two sons and three daughters, of whom an infant daughter preceded him in death. His father and a sister preceded him to the Land Beyond. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, daughters Ella and Ada, and sons Andrew and Owen, all at home. His mother, four brothers and two sisters survive: Eli, Mogadore, Ohio; Neal, living in Florida; Joseph, Grantsville, Md.; Moses, Uniontown, Ohio; Mary, wife of Ben Hostetler, Sugarcreek, Ohio, and Mrs. Emma Wengerd, Thomas, Oklahoma. The departed was sick ten days, the last eight days in the Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He had had diabetes for some time, but the immediate cause of death was typhoid fever. Funeral services were conducted by Roman Miller and Simon Coblentz; and in the basement of the meeting house by John Bender and Moses Swartzentruber, the latter from Holmes County, Ohio. His remains were laid to rest in the Walnut Grove cemetery. All was done that loving hands could do for his recovery but the Lord saw best to call him home.

4-15-1932 Slaubaugh. – Sylvia, daughter of brother and sister John J. Slaubaugh was born June 30, 1925. Died March 28, 1932, after a four weeks illness from heart trouble. Funeral services will be held at 9 A. M. at the home of Jerry Slaubaugh, in charge of Nathanael Miller and Levi Mast near Nappanee, Ind. Burial in the Welty cemetery. In addition to the parents the little girl is survived by five brothers and nine sisters; Harvey, Levi, Simon, Eli and Jerry, all of near Milford, Ind., and Emma, Annie, Fannie, Rosa, Edna, Maltilda, and Martha at home, and Mrs. Jonas Yoder, Nappanee, and Mrs. Uriah Mast, Spartansburg, Pa.

3-1-1929 Smoker. – David R. Smoker was born in Lancaster County, Penna., September 25, 1862; Fell asleep in Jesus at his home near Mascot, Lancaster County, Pa., January 29, 1929; aged 66 years , 4 months, 4 days. He is survived by his wife Lydia (nee Stoltzfus). 9 children—John, Mrs. John S. Stoltzfus, Reuben, Joshua, David, Mrs. Daniel B. Kauffman, Isaac, Abner and Levi—all residing in Lancaster Co., and 47 grandchildren; (One son Emanuel, aged 3 years, preceded him into eternity, 32 years ago.) The following brothers and sisters also survive: Daniel, Joel, Sarah and Samuel Smoker also of Lancaster County. He accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth, remaining faithful unto the end; living to see all his children, and some of his grandchildren accept Christ. He was of a quiet, peaceful disposition, with a smile for everybody, and will be greatly missed in the home and the church, but we believe our loss is his eternal gain. His suffering the last 7 weeks of his life here below (during which he was confined to his bed with blood poisoning) were great, yet he bore them uncomplainingly, looking forward to the time when he should be relieved of all pain, and be at rest with his Lord and Master whom he had learned to love and to serve. Funeral services which were attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends were held at his late home on Friday, Feb. 1st, 1929, conducted by George W. Beiler, and Moses P. Riehl—Text John 5:14-29.

5-15-1929 Smoker. – David S. Smoker was born in Lancaster County, Penna., August 18, 1892; departed this life March 25th, 1929; aged 36 years, 7 months and 7 days. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. He had a smile for everybody, and his quiet, peaceful, uncomplaining disposition won him many warm friends, and he will be sadly missed. His untimely end is deeply mourned by his sorrowing wife, Mary (nee Kauffman), and 4 children, Abner, Esther, Sylvan and Sadie, aged 13, 9, 3, and 1½ years respectively. He is also survived by his mother Lydia Smoker (nee Stoltzfus), and the following brothers and sisters: John; Sallie, wife of John S. Stoltzfus; Reuben; Joshua; Mary, wife of Daniel B. Kauffman; Isaac; Abner and Levi. His father, David R. Smoker, died only about two months previous. Private funeral services were conducted March 27th, 1929, at his late home near Mascot, Lancaster Co., Pa., with further services at the Weavertown Amish Meeting House (near Bird-in- Hand, Pa.,) conducted by Moses P. Riehl, and John A. Stoltzfus, Text: Job 14. D. M. G.

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5-15-1934 Smoker. – Lizzie Z., daughter of the late Joshua and Lydia (Zook) Beiler, was born near Vicksburg, Union County, Pa., January 11, 1857; fell asleep in Jesus April 23, 1934 at the home with her adopted daughter, Mrs. Daniel M. Glick of Smocktown, Lancaster County, Pa., (who was also her granddaughter) aged 77 years, 3 months, 12 days. When “Grandma” was about 12 years old the family moved to Lancaster County. On January 4, 1881 she was united in marriage with Benjamin K. Smoker, who died June 10, 1917. During this time they had lived in Virginia about 17 years, (first at Bealeton, Fauquier County, and later near Norfolk,) – returning to Lancaster County by horse and wagon during the summer of 1910. Three children were born into their home, 1 daughter, Maud Hathaway of Good Samaritan Mission, who survives, and 2 sons Israel and Bennie, who preceded the parents into eternity. She is also survived by her adopted daughter Mrs. Daniel Glick with whom she resided, and another granddaughter, Evaline Hathaway of Talmage, Pa., - also by 1 brother, Jacob Y. Beiler and 2 sisters, Mrs. Menno Beiler and Lydia Z. Lapp, all of Lancaster County,-as well as many relatives and friends. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth, uniting with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained faithful until called away. Although crippled somewhat with Rheumatism for a number of years she was seldom absent from church or Sunday School, attending services regularly up to just about a week before her sudden departure. In the laying away of “Grandma” to await the morning of the resurrection, we are made to feel the loss of a devoted mother whose self-sacrificing spirit was ever ready to help others, and shall keenly miss her smiling face and friendly councils,-but we believe she has attained her desire (Ps. 27:4, which was practically the last verse Grandma memorized for Sunday School), and that she is now enjoying “the rest prepared for the people of God.” Funeral services were conducted at her late home on Wed., April 25, 1934, by John A. Stoltzfus, Text: Ps. 73:23-26; with further services at the Weavertown A. M. Meeting House by Amos B. Stoltzfus in English, and John A. Stoltzfus in German, both using for text: Rev.14:12-13. Interment in Myers Cemetery.

11-1-1933 Smoker. – Lydia M. (Stoltzfus) Smoker, widow of David R. Smoker, was born February 7, 1866; died August 16, 1933; aged 67 years, 6 months, 10 days. She died at the home of her daughter at Monterey. She was a member of the Weavertown Amish Church until death. Her illness was of a year’s duration from complications, spending nearly all that time in bed, being very patient in her sufferings. Her husband, 2 sons, and 1 daughter preceded her in death. She is survived by these children: John of Groffdale; Mrs. John Stoltzfus, with whom she resided; Reuben of Limeville, Joshua of Weavertown, Issac of Paradise, Abner of Mascot, Levi of leola; also 52 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Stephen F. Stoltzfus and John A. Stoltzfus, both of near Mechanicsburg). Funeral services were held Aug. 18 at Weavertown Church, conducted by John S. Mast, Elverson, Pa., assisted by George W. Beiler of Intercourse, Pa.m Text, John 16:22.

3-1-1927 Smoker. – Rachel Smoker, oldest daughter of Moses and Katie Smoker was born November 21, 1852. Died February 6, 1927. Aged 74 years, 2 months and 15 days. She had her home at Jonathan Peachey’s for twenty-four years. After they died she went to Solomon Peachey’s. And after their deaths she had her home with Ezra Yoder’s for a few years, after which she stayed with David H. Yoder’s and shortly after the deaths of Yoder’s she was afflicted with a paralytic stroke which laid her up for a while but she was again able to walk with a staff. While on a porch she fell and dislocated her hip. She was then taken to the home of her nephew, John M. Yoder, with whom she remained until her departure. She was a kind-hearted and loving aunt: oh, how we miss her! One brother, Eli A. Smoker of Lancaster County, Pa., three nephews, six nieces and a host of friends are left to mourn their loss. Funeral services were held at the home of Levi S. Yoder, Feb. 9, conducted by Enos Kurtz and John P. Zook. Interment in cemetery nearby. Levi S. Yoder.

8-1-1929 Smucker. – Bena, wife of John B. Smucker of Groffdale, Pa., died at her home on July 11, of arterial sclerosis. She was a member of the Amish church. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Lizzie, wife of John H. Lapp, a 178

brother, Isaac Stoltzfus of near Witmer, a sister, Stoltzfus of near Witmer, a sister, Lizzie Fisher of Gordonville. She was in failing health for about three years due to a paralytic stroke. If I mistake not she was confined to a wheel chair much of the time for about a year, having been bedfast only a few days. All that loving hands could was done to bring comfort to her in times of suffering. But the great Physician, the sympathizing Jesus came to the great beyond. We have evidence to believe that our loss is her eternal gain Funeral services were held at the late home on Saturday, July 13, conducted by John Beiler and Benuel Stoltzfus. Text, Rev. 14:12-13. A large concourse of friends assembled out of respect to the departed. Her age was 69 years, 11 months and 19 days. The remains were laid to rest in the Stoltzfus cemetery.

1-15-1932 Smucker. – Eli Smucker of New Holland, Pa., died at his home, December 21, 1931 after a few days illness of cerebral hemorrhage; aged 75 years, 9 months and 22 days. The following children survive: Jacob, Hoober’s Mills; Leah, widow of Pre. Daniel F. Stoltzfus, of near Monterey; David, Churchtown; Samuel, New Holland; Mary, wife of Pre. Daniel Stoltzfus, Churchtown; Eli, Hoober’s Mills; Annie, wife of Samuel Stoltzfus, Churchtown; Sarah, wife of Elam Stoltzfus, Morgantown; John, Bird-in-Hand; and Fannie, wife of Omar H. Beiler on the home farm. Also 57 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters: Samuel, Hartman’s Station; Mrs. Christian King, Intercourse; Mrs. Barbara Reihl, Greenland; and Leah, Weavertown. He was a member of the O. O. Amish Mennonite church, a son of the late David and Leah (Petersheim) Smucker. His wife, Mary (nee Blank) died about six years ago, which left him very lonesome and he soon lost control of his mind in which state he remained until death. Funeral services were held in his late home Dec. 24, conducted by Bishops Jacob Stoltzfus and John Beiler: Text Rev. 14:12-13. Burial in the Stoltzfus cemetery near New Holland. Aaron E. Beiler.

4-1-1936 Smucker. – John B., son of the late John and Mattie (Blank) Smucker of New Holland, Pa., died at Sarasota, Fla., March 4, 1936 after a few days illness of heart trouble; aged 80 years, 3 months, 14 days. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara, daughter of the late Josiah L. and Lydia (Zook) Beiler of Witmer, Pa., June 29, 1883; his second wife, Bena (Stoltzfus) Smucker died July 11, 1929. He is survived by one daughter, Lizzie, wife of John K. Lapp on the home farm, also 8 grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Florida at the home of Menno Smucker, Thursday, March 5, with 42 persons attending. These services were conducted by Rudy Bontrager of N. Dakota. Text, I Corinthians and Psalm 90. Hymn, mein Lebenslauf ist mir vollbracht. Brief services were held at his late home, Monday, March 9, conducted by Pre. Jacob Lapp, Jr., and Hymn, Gott duhast es so beschlossen, read by Pre. David Zook with further services in the farmhouse by Bishop John Beiler and Benuel M. Stoltzfus. Text, II Tim. 4:6-8. Hymn at the house read by Pre. Christian L. Fisher and hymn, Alle Menchen mussen sterben, at the grave by Deacon Jonas Beiler. Burial in Stoltzfus graveyard. Among those present from a distance were: Mrs. Samuel Hertzler, Dover, Del., and Benjamin H. Fisher, Ronks, Pa., who spent the winter with the deceased brother in Florida. Aaron E. Beiler.

11-1-1940 Smucker. – Lydia (Riehl) Smucker, was born in East Lampeter Twp., Lancaster County, Pa., December 23, 1852; died in the same region September 30, 1940, at the age of 87 years, 9 months, and 7 days. She was the daughter of David and Barbara (Diener) Riehl. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Her mother had come from France at the age of 11 years, 101 years ago. She was afflicted with rheumatism and heart trouble and was not able to walk for the last eight years. She could not see to read for the past five years, but bore her afflictions patiently. The last few weeks her sufferings were due mostly to heart trouble. She had two daughters: Barbara, Mrs. David G. Stoltzfus, with whom she resided the past twenty-four years, and Annie, who had her home with her mother; also one grandson, Jacob Stoltzfus, and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, October 2 at her home at Zook’s Corner. Services were conducted by John King and Jonathan Smoker. Text, I Thess. 4:15-18. The hymn, “Durch viele grosze Plagen,” was 179

read at the house by Eli Smucker. At the grave the hymn. “Nun gute Nacht,” was read by David Glict. Burial in Beiler’s cemetery. By the Family

10-15-1923 Sommers. – Levi J. Sommers was born August 29, 1838, in Mifflin County, Pa.; died September 15, 1923, in Lagrange County, Indiana, aged 85 years, 16 days. On October 10, 1858 he was married to Dorla Hostetler, to which union were born 4 children, namely, Mrs. Mahala Kerch of Canton, Ohio; Daniel of Kokomo, Ind.; (Deceased) Mrs. Catherine Armburst of Sugarcreek, Ohio; Mrs. Mary Ann Hostetler of Sugarcreek, Ohio (Deceased). On October 24, 1903 his wife died leaving him and 4 children, having lived in matrimony 45 years, 14 days. On June 13, 1909 he was married to Mrs. Mary Yoder, with whom he lived in matrimony 14 years, 3 months, 2 days. On account of infirmities of age he could not spend all of his time at his home, and he was taken to the infirmary at La Grange, Ind., at which place he died, leaving to mourn his departure the aged companion, 2 daughters, 18 grandchildren, 2 sisters, 1 half-sister, 3 half-brothers, besides a host of great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite church at Emma, Ind., September 17, at 2 P. M., by Bishop Jonathan Troyer and Pre. Chris J. Miller in German, text II Peter 3, and by Oscar Hostetler in English, text Rom. 14:12. After the services the body was taken to Sugarcreek, Ohio, Sept. 19. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Church by Sam Miller and __Shepfer. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near by. M. S.

8-15-1928 Sommers. – Mariah Sommers, daughter of Samuel and Veronica Miller, was born April 27, 1846; died July 8, 1928; aged 82 years, 2 months and 11 days. She was born in Lagrange County, Indiana, and lived there all her life. She united in marriage to Christian S. Yoder January 28, 1864. More than 44 years were spent in matrimony until her husband died, February 28, 1908. She was married to Levi Sommers June 13, 1909. Fourteen years were spent in matrimony with her second husband when he preceded her in death September 15, 1923. She accepted Christ in her youth and became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church, of which she remained a member until death. She suffered much pain during her life but bore it patiently until the Lord kindly relieved her by death. She leaves to mourn their loss two foster sons, S. B. Yoder of Pomona, Calif., and A. S. Miller of Spencerville, Ind., 2 brothers, S. C. Miller, of Shipshewana, Ind., 2 sisters, Lizzie and Esther, both of Topeka, Ind. Also a number of relatives and friends. Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held July 10, 1928, at Town Line Church by Samuel Eash, John J. S. Yoder and Menno Yoder; and by Manasses Miller at the home. She was buried in near-by cemetery. A. S. Miller.

8-1-1940 Sommers. – Sarah Ann, daughter of Dan and Amanda (Coblentz) Kurtz, was born May 11, 1905; died at her home in Defiance County, Ohio, May 31, 1940, at the age of 35 years, 20 days. She was married to Martin J. Sommers, Oct. 14, 1926 and lived in Matrimony 13 years, 7 months, 17 days. She leaves to mourn her early departure, her deeply bereaved husband, five daughters (Leona, Amanda, Ruth, Mary, and Sarah Ann, the latter only a day old at the time of her mother’s death), one son (Moses), all at home; also a father; stepmother; three brothers (Moses Kurtz, of Aultman, Ohio; Simon Kurtz, Sarasota, Fla.; John Kurtz, Ft. Wayne, Ind.); and two sisters (Mrs. Henry T. Yoder, Woodburn, Ind., and Mrs. Ernest Yoder, Hatchville, Mass.); a stepsister (Mary Gingerich); an aged grandmother (Mrs. Sarah Coblentz, Mark Center, Ohio); also five uncles, five aunts, and many more distant relatives and friends. Her mother preceded her in death four years. Death was due to pneumonia brought on through flu, with complications. She was sick only three days. She had been a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the home on June 3 by David Bontrager and Jonas Yoder. Burial in Lost Creek cemetery.

12-1-1925 Sommers. – Walter Allen, son of Levi and Mary Ann (Troyer) Sommers, of near Amdoy, Indiana, was born and died November 8, 1925. He leaves to mourn his early departure, father, mother, two sisters, Clara and Lydia, two 180

brothers, Floyd and Ralph, one grandmother and other diatant relatives. Funeral sercices held at the house by Bro. Jonas D. Yoder, Belleville, Pa., from Mark 10:13-16 and John 14:1-4.

2-15-1928 Spicher. – Samuel Y., son of David and Mary (Yoder) Spicher was born in Juniata County, Pa., May 31, 1865; died near Belleville, Pa., January 13, 1928; aged 62 years, 7 months, 13 days. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in the summer of 1885 and remained a faithful member until death. He united in marriage with Mattie E. Zook, Jan. 13, 1891, just 37 years the day before his death. To this union were born 4 sons (Joseph D., Jesse E., Aaron S., and George E.) He had a quiet disposition, was always ready to lead a helping hand wherever needed. He with his son George went to the mountain that morning (in his usual health) to work in the timber, and all went fairly well until about 1:45 when he fell over and almost instantly died of heart failure. He leaves his beloved wife, 3 sons, 4 grandchildren, 1 sister (Katie, wife of S. D. Peachey), 1 brother (David P.) , and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove meeting house, by John S. Mast (from Rev. 21), M. S. Zehr (from I Cor. 15). Interment in the Allensville cemetery.

7-1-1924 Spiker. – Elizabeth Spiker maiden name Summy, was born in Somerset County, Pa., June 13, 1852. Died at the home of Jonas M. Yoder near Meyersdale, Pa., June 4, 1924. Age 71 years, 11 months, 20 days. She was married to Benjamin Miller of near Oakland, Md. To this union was born one daughter, who died over thirty years ago, while the family lived in Grantsville, Md. Bro. Miller failing both physically and mentally was removed to and lived until his death in a house on the farm of the late Jacob S. Miller. Some time after the death of her first husband the deceased was married to Cyrus Spiker, with whom she had not lived for some years prior to death. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in youth and was a member at the time of her death. Death was due to cancer of the stomach and possibly complications. The funeral was held at the Maple Glen M. H. near Grantsville, Md., June 6. Sermons were preached by C. W. Bender in German and Noah Brenneman in English.

1-15-1936 Steinman. – Barbara (Gascho) Steinman was born in Hay Township, Huron County, Ontario, July 15, 1865; died Sept. 5, 1935; aged 70 years, 20 days. She was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Peter Steinma, February 21, 1888, and lived in matrimony 47 years, 6 months and 15 days. She leaves to mourn her departure her bereaved husband, 5 sons, 4 daughters, 7 brothers and 8 sisters. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra church in charge of D. S. Jutzi, Tavistock and Peter Ropp, Imlay City Mich.

7-1-1932 Sterie – Joseph Sterie, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Moshier) Sterie of Croghan, N. Y., passed from life into eternity, June 3, 1932, after an illness of about two weeks. He was born December 30, 1851, thus having been 80 years, 5 months and 5 days old. He was united in marriage with Mary Widrick who preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure four sons, two daughters, thirty two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, one sister, all of Lewis County, N. Y. and one brother in Canada. Two daughters preceded him in death. Bro. Sterie was of a quiet, peaceful disposition, with a smile for every one, and was loved by all who knew him. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite church from his youth. His Bible was found open where he left off reading the night he was taken with a stroke of apoplexy. From this portion of the Scriptures his funeral text was taken: portions of II Thess. 2. Funeral was held June 6; short services were conducted at the home by J. J. Zehr, and further services at the Croghan A. M. meeting house conducted by Joseph Lehman in English and by Christian M. Nafziger in German. Interment in the Kirschnerville cemetery.

7-15-1921 Stevanus. – Emanuel Stevanus was born in Elk Lick Twp., Somerset County, Pa., December 4, 1846; died of chronic ailments complicated with pneumonia, after an acute illness of only a few days, on June 25, 1921; aged 74 181

years, 6 months and 20 days. Funeral was held at the Maple Glen or Miller M. H. near Grantsville, Md., on Monday, June 27. Services at the residence were conducted by Bishop C. W. Bender, and at the meeting house by the same brother in German from Revelation 14:13 and in English from John 5:24-29, by J. B. Miller. His wife, whose maiden name was Magdalena Orendorf, died over two years ago. They were without children of their own, but an adopted daughter lived with them and cared for them unto the end. Besides which the deceased leaves as survivors two brothers, five sisters. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church since early in life.

1-15-1919 Emanuel Stevanus Stevanus. – Magdalena, maiden name Orendorf, wife of Emanuel Stevanus, died at her home near Springs, Pa., December 29, 1918, at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 11 days, after an illness of a little more than two months of internal cancer. Funeral was held at the Maple Glen A. M. meeting house near Grantsville, Md., December 31. Funeral sermons by C. W. Bender in German from Phil. 1:21 and by J. B. Miller in English from Isaiah 57:1-2 and 15-21. Her husband, foster daughter and two brothers and a number of more distant relatives remain to mourn her departure. We hope and trust she is at peace with God. She confessed Christ as her Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite church early in life and expressed herself as imperfect and Maglalena Orendorf unworthy but as trusting in the Redeemer.

11-15-1927 Stoll. – John H. Stoll was born in Allen County, Indiana, December 1, 1860; died in Daviess County, Indiana, October 22, 1927; aged 66 years, 10 months, 21 days. In his early boyhood he moved with his parents, Peter Stolls, to Daviess County, Indiana. On February 2, 1882, he was married to Barbara Yoder of Fulton County, Ohio. To this union 10 children were born, 9 of whom survive, 5 sons and 4 daughters, all living in this vicinity: Frank Stoll, Mrs. Joel Wagler, Henry Stoll, Mrs. Noah Wittmer, Jacob Stoll, John Stoll, Mrs. Dave Knepp, Abraham Stoll, and Mrs. John Knepp Jr.; also forty-three (43) grandchildren—2 brothers and 3 sisters also survive. They were all present at the funeral except one brother of Kismet, Kansas, and one grandson, Harvey Wagler who was in North Dakota, assisting in threshing. Funeral services were held at the old homestead, October 25, by Bros. Joe Graber and Joe Wagler. Texts, John 5:19-30 and I Cor. 15:12-58. His death was due to cancer of the stomach from which he suffered intensely; his sickness being of about four months. Though all was done that friends and physicians could do to keep the spark of life burning, he peacefully passed away.

6-1-1931 Stolzfus. – John, son of Aaron M. and Lizzie (Beiler) Stolzfus died May 14, 1931, at the home of his parents near Morgantown, Pa., at the age of 2 years, 4 months and 6 days. Death was due to injuries received from a fall from the second floor in the barn about four weeks ago. He did not seem to suffer much at first, but later suffered much pain. Part of the time the greater part of his body was in a plaster cast. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, Omar and Jonathan and by one sister, Lavina, by two grandmothers, Rebecca, widow of John M. Stolzfus and Katie, widow of Jonathan Z. Beiler. The funeral was held May 16, at the home of the parents conducted by Pre. Jacob Lapp Jr., and Pre. Christian L. Fisher, Sr. Text Mark 10:13-16.

3-1-1939 Stoltzfus. – Aaron. “Welcome death and welcome eternity,” was the sentiment expressed by Aaron K. Stoltzfus of (Monterey,) Bird-in-hand, R.D.1, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, December 17, 1938. Just a few hours before he fell asleep in Jesus at the age of 28 years, 9 months and 27 days. Aaron was the youngest son of Benuel and Lydia (nee Fisher) Stoltzfus of Monterey, and was born February 20, 1910. He is survived by his father and 1 brother John F. Stoltzfus, and a host of friends, his mother and a sister Annie having preceded him in death. Aaron accepting Christ as his Saviour and Master in his youth, uniting with the 182

Weavertown A. M. congregation, of which he remained a faithful and loyal member until called away. Although crippled with hip disease for the past 10 years or more. Aaron had a consistant will to overcome handicaps, and also to apply himself diligently to any duties or responsibilities resting upon him. One of his main characteristics was that of being of service to others. He bore a living testimony for his Master in a quiet, unassuming way, seeking to exemplify Him wherever he went. He made many friends who will long cherish the many pleasant memories which remain with us. He was confined to his bed most of the time for about 15 months prior to his death, the first 9 months of which he was a patient at the Rossmere Sanatorium after which he was taken to the home of John K. Smoker (of Montery) who cared for him up to his death, which was caused by acute kidney disease. The agreeable, pleasant, and cheerful disposition and patience he manifested during his illness were an inspiration to those about him. He suffered considerably, but often remarked that he dosen’t want to complain, frequently asking others to pray for him so that he could remain patient to the end. He often spoke (while meditating upon the deeper things of life) of the time when all suffering and disappointment would be known no more. Aaron learned to know God while young in years, and when he was laid upon his bed of affliction. Even though confined to his bed, he manifested a deep interest in the work on the Church and Sunday school. In making his funeral arrangments, Aaron selected one of his favorite portions of Scripture to be read, II Cor. 4:8, 5:2. He was fully resigned to God’s will, and was waiting to be taken home. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” (Psa. 116:15). Brief services were held December 20, 1938, at the home of his brother John F. Stoltzfus, followed by further services at the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church near Bird-in-Hand, Pa., conducted by John A. Stoltzfus, Geo. W. Beiler, Elam L. Kauffman, and Aaron B. Stoltzfus in German, and John A. Kennel in English. Texts used: John 14:1-8; I John 3:1-3; I Thess. 4:13-18; Heb. 11:13, and II Cor. 4:8, 5:2. Interment in Myers’ cemetery, near Monterey.

3-1-1940 Stoltzfus. – Annie K., daughter of the late John J., ans Barbara (Mast) Stoltzfus, and wife of Bishop John A. Stoltzfus, of Lancaster, Pa., R. 5, was born near Morgantown, Pa., October 14, 1872; died January 26, 1940; aged 67 years, 3 months, and 12 days. Death was due to a lingering illness of heart failure followed by an attack of pneumonia. Mother had been in failing health since January 9, 1939, and for the last 5 months had been confined to her bed. She bore her sufferings patiently and often expressed her desire to depart this life and be with Christ. She was a member of the Weavertown Amish Mennonite Church. Her marriage to John A. Stoltzfus took place December 17, 1891. Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Daniel S. Lancaster, R. 5; Nancy (wife of John Blank), Leola; John J., Elmer B., and Irene (wife of Edwin Mast), all of Elverson, R. D. She also leaves 15 grandchildren, a brother (Mast Stoltzfus, Morgantown, Pa.), and a sister (Emma, wife of Samuel P. Smoker, Lancaster, R. 5, Pa.). Four children and 1 infant grandchild preceded her in death. Funeral services were held January 29, 1940, conducted at the home by the Brethern Norman Beachy, Meyersdale, Pa., and Elam B. Kauffman of the home congregation, and at the Weavertown A. M. Church by the brethren Eli Tice, Salisbury, Pa., in German, John S. Mast of Morgantown, Pa., in English, and George Beiler of the home congregation in German, using the text: II Cor. 5:1, which she had selected. Prayer by Louis Eichorn, Clarence, N. Y. Hymn was read by Aaron B. Stoltzfus of the home congregation. Burial took place in adjoining cemetery, Jos. Roth, Clarence, N. Y., and George Beiler in charge at the grave. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the many friends who sent letters and greetings to Mother during her long illness. The Family.

11-15-1931 Stoltzfus. – Barbara L. (nee Petersheim), widow of the late John Z. Stoltzfus near Milwood, Lancaster County, Pa., died October 20, 1931, of cancer; aged 64 years, 11 months 25 days. She is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Gideon Diener, with whom she resided; 2 sisters, Mrs. Isaac Lapp, Millwood and Mrs. Solomon Stoltzfus, Gap; 10 grandchildren. She was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Church and a helpful neighbor. She will be sadly missed throughout the community. About nine months ago she took very severe and costly treatments which were repeated four times since, but all in vain. About 3 weeks before she died she had the misfortune of breaking one of her legs. Then she steadily grew 183

worse until she silently passed from this life to eternity. Funeral services were held at the late home, October 23, conducted by Bishop John Beiler and Pre. Christian Glick. Text, II Cor. 4:16-18. Burial in Millwood cemetery.

6-15-1924 Stoltzfus. – Benuel, son of Deacon Daniel and Mary (Lapp) Stoltzfus, died May 22, 1924, at the age of 1 year, 8 months and 23 days, from an attack of pneumonia of only 19 hours duration. The funeral was held May 24, at the home of his parents. Services by David Zook of Groffsdale, Pa., and Amos Stoltzfus of Ronks, Pa.

1-15-1934 Stoltzfus. – Catherine (nee Lapp) wife of Pre. Daniel M. Stoltzfus, died at the home of her son, John S. Stoltzfus, near Millwood, Lancaster County, Pa., Wednesday, December 20, 1933, after about 4 months’ illness of infirmities of age; aged 85 years, 3 months and 17 days. She was a member of the Amish church. Besides her aged husband she is survived by the following children, Deacon Tobias, John and Ira of near Millwood, and Sarah, wife of Christian King, Gordonville, 21 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Also a brother, Isaac Lapp of near Millwood. A daughter, Rachel, first wife of Ben Umble, died about 18 years ago, and a son, Daniel Jr., first husband of Mattie (nee Riehl) died about 9 years ago. Funeral was held at the home of her son John, Saturday, December 23, conducted by Christian and Bishop Aaron R. Glick; text, II Tim. 4:6-8. Hymns, “Welt hinweg, ich bin dein mude,” read at the home by Pre. Jacob Lapp, Sr., and “Nun bringen wir den Leib zur ruh,” at the grave by Jonas Stoltzfus. Burial in Millwood grave yard. Aaron E. Lapp.

4-15-1924 Stoltzfus. – Christian K. Stoltzfus died March 27, 1924; aged 70 years, 6 months and 26 days; his death being caused from the effects of pneumonia. He died at the home of his brother Isaac (deceased), Christian being the third of his father’s family to die in the short period of nine months. He was a virtuous member of the Amish faith. It can truthfully be said of him, he did not “strive or cry: neither did any man hear his voice in the streets.” His funeral was held March 31, services conducted by Christian Fisher of Ronks and Henry Lapp of Intercourse, the latter basing his discourse on II Tim. 4:7. His remains were laid to rest in the Beiler cemetery near Ronks, Pa.

10-1-1937 Stoltzfus. – Pre. Christian S., of Bareville, Lancaster County, Pa. died Friday, September 17, 1937, after two weeks illness of pneumonia, aged 76 years, 4 months and 27 days. He was a member of the Amish church and a son of the late Deacon Christian, and Katie (Kurtz) Stoltzfus. Besides his widow, who formerly was Rebecca Fisher, he is survived by these children; Mrs. Lydia Zook and Aaron F. of Bareville; Rachel, wife of Noah Zook, Smoketown; Katie, wife of Bishop Aaron Esh, Montery; a brother Benuel, of Monterey; a sister Mary, widow of Gideon Lapp, Sondersburg; 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was of a quiet and humble disposition, was a minister for 26 years. Funeral services were held at the home of his son Aaron, Monday, Sept. 20, conducted by Enos Yoder, Ohio, and Jonas Ebersole; text II Tim. 4:6-8. Hymn, “Alle Menschen missen sterben.” read by Pre. Stephen F. Stoltzfus at the house. And, “Nun gute Nacht” at the grave by Deacon John E. King. Burial in Myers graveyard. Aaron E. Beiler

7-15-1932 Stoltzfus. – David K. Stolzfus of near Millwood, Lancaster County, Pa., died at his home of cerebral hemorrhage, Sunday, June 26, 1932, at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 29 days. He was a son of the late Jonathan and Elizabeth (Kauffman) Stoltzfus. He had occupied his home for 51 years. He was a faithful, quiet member of the Amish church. He is survived by one daughter, Lizzie, wife of Henry U. Stolzfus, who lives on the homestead. His wife, who was Miss Barbara Petersheim before marriage, preceded him in death nearly six years ago. Bro. Stoltzfus was in usual health when he retired Saturday evening, having made arrangements to attend meeting next morning. But sometime during the night he suffered a stroke and never regained consciousness. He quietly passed away about one o’clock Sunday afternoon. He will be sadly missed in the late home and in the 184

church. He was a kind-hearted parent and grandparent, and was a good example in the congregation. Funeral services were held at the late home Wednesday morning, June 29, conducted by Bishop Abe Yoder of Holmes County, Ohio, and by Pre. Christian Glick of the home district. Text Mark 13:33-37. Aaron E. Beiler

10-15-1923 Stoltzfus. – Pre. Daniel F. Stoltzfus died September 5, 1923, aged 40 years and 28 days. The funeral was held Sept. 8, at his home near Monterey, conducted by Isaac Helmuth and Stephen F. Stoltzfus. Brother Stoltzfus was married to Leah Smucker. To this union were born four daughters, one having preceded him in death. If I mistake not he was ordained minister when 26 years old. Daniel, or “Dan. F” as we love to think of him, lived a loyal and devoted life to his God and Church, living separate in appearance, in conversation and from the fascinating things of this life which are so alluring to many Christians. The home has lost a loving husband and father, one that was very much devoted to his children which devotion he lovingly manifested. The church has lost a most careful and faithful worker. Although we cannot always see God’s guiding hand and the reason such workers are called from us, yet we humbly submit to his will. He dose all things well, and we say with Paul “Oh God how unsearchable are thy judgments and thy ways past finding out.” Brother Dan was much concerned in impressing the frailty of life in the minds of his hearers, often saying we nerer know when or where we may drop over dead. He was at work in his barn, and apparently fell about 20 feet and was instantly killed, having broken his neck. His remains were laid to rest in the Millcreek cemetery. The bereaved ones have our deepest sympathy. J. Z. B.

4-15-1934 Stoltzfus. – Emma, daughter of Michael and Fannie (Riehl) Stoltzfus, of Bareville, Pa., was born November 10, 1919, died at the Lancaster General Hospital, March 9, 1934, at the age of 14 years, 3 months and 29 days. She apparently had been in normal health, except that she had a slight pain in her left side occasionally, until about a week before her operation when seemingly she was affected with grippe. In the afternoon of March 7 she suffered severe pain, and the doctor, who was called to attend her, said an operation was necessary. She was operated upon the same evening shortly after being admitted to the hospital. Death was due to an internal abscess complicated with peritonitis. She seemed to be rallying well and held her condition favorably until the day of her death at noon, when her condition became worse. Transfusions of blood were applied but she died at 9 o’clock that evening. Doctors and nurses did all they could but their efforts were of no avail. She was very patient and did not complain in her suffering. She leaves to mourn her early departure, her grief-stricken parents, seven sisters and one brother: Ida, wife of John S. Fisher, Gordonville; Sadie, wife of Isaac Lapp, Gordonville; Eva, wife of Samuel Kauffman, and Mary, Elizabeth, Katie, David and Anna, at home. Funeral services were held at the home, March 12, conducted by Bishop Aaron Glick and by Bishop John Beiler. Text, Mark 5:35-43. Burial at Beiler’s cemetery near Ronks. The Parents.

9-1-1939 Stoltzfus. – Enos L. Stoltzfus, formerly of Gap, Lancaster County, Pa., died August 3, 1930, at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 21 days. He had been a crippled invalid for a number of years. On Sunday previous to his death he was afflicted with a stroke of apoplexy from the effects of which he lingered until his death. He was the son of the late Jonathan and Lizzie (Lapp) Stoltzfus of White Horse, Pa. He had remained single. Surviving brothers and sisters are: Gideon L., Intercourse, Pa.; Anna, Buena Vista, Pa.; Stephen, Atglen, Pa.; and Lizzie, wife of Pre. Moses Riehl of Monterey, Pa. A number of more distant relatives also survive. In recent years the deceased led an evidently devoted life and was affiliated with the Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral was held, Sunday, August 6, at the Millwood meeting house; services were conducted by Pre. Amos B. Stoltzfus and Bishop John Kennel.

2-1-1930 Stoltzfus. – Fannie Stoltzfus was born October 29, 1904: died January 1, 1930; age 25 years, 2 months and 2 days. She leaves to mourn her departure her parents and one sister and many distant relatives and friends. She united 185

with the Mennonite church in her teens and was a faithful member unto death. Funeral services were held at the Weaverton church and burial at Beiler’s cemetery. May God bless the bereaved family and all.

3-1-1936 Stoltzfus. – Fannie (Riehl) Stoltzfus, wife of Michael Stoltzfus, Bareville, Lancaster County, Pa., died of lobar pneumonia, January 22, 1936, after an illness of twelve days. Her age was 51 years and 22 days. She was a kind and loving mother, neighbor and friend and will be sorely missed by her family and many friends. She was a member of the Old Order Amish church. She survived by her husband and the following children: Ida, wife of John L. Fisher; Sadie, wife of Isaac Z. Lapp, Gordonville; Eva, wife of Samuel K. Kauffman, Bird-in-hand, Pa.; Mary; Lizzie; Katie; David and Anna at home, and four grandchildren. Elam and Emma preceded her in death. She, her mother, sister, daughter and Mrs. Anna King all died in the same house in three years and two months’ time. Funeral services were held at the home, Jan. 25, conducted by Pre. David Fisher and Bishop John Beiler. Hymn, “Herzlich tut mich verlangen,” was read at the home by Pre. Joel King; and “Wer weisz wie nah emir mein ende” was read at the grave by Bishop John Beiler. Burial in Byler graveyard.

7-1-1934 Stoltzfus. – Bishop Gideon K. Stoltzfus, of Gap, Lancaster County, Pa., was born near Mascot, Pa. Died at his late home, Tuesday, June 5, 1934, after one weeks illness of infirmities of age; aged 80 years, 4 months and 27 days. He was a member of the Amish church, in which he was a minister since 1896 and Bishop since 1902. He was a son of the late Jonathan and Lizzie (Kauffman) Stoltzfus. He is survived by his second wife whose maiden name was Jemima Beiler, later widow of Pre. Benjamin King of Ronks, and the following children; Hannah, wife of Joshua Lapp, Gordonville; John U., and Gideon M., near Cains; Jonathan F., Pre. Amos U., and Rachel, wife of Daniel King near Gordonville; and Aaron on the home farm. Also by grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jonathan, near Smoketown, and Isaag N., of Gordonville; and a sister, Nancy, wife of Benjamin S. Beiler, near Ronks. He was preceded in death by his first wife whose maiden name was Sarah Stoltzfus, mother of the above mentioned children. Brother Stoltzfus preached his last sermon on last December 10. Then was not in a meeting since January 7, until nine days before he died. Funeral services were held at the late home, Friday, June 8, conducted by Pre. Christian Glick and Bishop Samuel Stoltzfus. Text I Tim. 1:11-17. Hymn, Freue dich sehr, o meine Seele, was red at the house by Deacon Jacob Lapp. Hymn-Alle Menschen Mussen sterben, was read at the grave by Deacon Daniel Stoltzfus of Honeybrook. Burial at Millwood graveyard. The pallbearers were four bishops; John and Ben. F. Beiler, Henry Lapp and Aaron R. Glick. Among those from a distance present were Jos. Peachey and daughter Mollie, wife of Pre. John Renno of Mifflin County, Pa.

4-1-1938 Stoltzfus. – Henry F. Stoltzfus was born June 17, 1893; died March 8, 1938, at the Lancaster General Hospital, at the age of 44 years, 8 months and 21 days. He had gone to his brother’s place for a wagon to haul corn fodder, and went across the highway to the fodder stack for the forks, and returning, he drove done the hill towards the barn on the highway, and the horses started running wild, and at the entrance to the lane thet turned and failed to enter; and when he saw that they were going to strike the gate post he jumped, landing on the highway breaking an ankle and stricking on his head fracturing his skull. He was taken to the hospital, where he died about two and a half hours after the accident. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife Katie (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus, five children (Amos, Levi, Sarah, Benuel, and Malinda, all at home), his parents (Stephen M. Stoltzfus and wife), five brothers and four sisters (Mrs. Amos Glick, Lancaster; Benjamin, Emanuel, and Samuel of near Morgantown; Aaron, Lancaster; Mrs. Jacob Beiler, New Holland; Stephen, Kissel Hill; Mrs. Stephen Lapp, Gordanville and Lizzie at home). He accepted Christ in his youth and united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church and was a faithful member until death. He was of a cheerful disposition and made friends wherever he went. He will be greatly missed in the family and in the community. Funeral services were held at the late home March 11, at which about 600 people were in attendance. The services were conducted by Bishops Samuel M. Stoltzfus and Benjamin Kauffman. Text, I Thess. 4:13-18. 186

Hymn read by Danuel U. Stoltzfus, “Herzlich tut mich verlanger,” and by Daniel E. Stoltzfus, “Gute Nacht, ihr meine Lieben.” Burial in Mast cemetery near Morgantown, Pa.

4-1-1935 Stoltzfus. – Ida, one year old daughter of Elam and Sadie (Beiler) Stoltzfus of near White Horse, Lancaster County, Pa., died Sunday, March 3, 1935 of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 5, conducted by Christian Blick and Jonas Stoltzfus. Burial at Beilers’ graveyard near Ronks Aaron E. Beiler.

5-15-1929 Stoltzfus. – Jacob, son of Elam G. and Sarah (Smucker) Stoltzfus of near Morgantown, Pa., died of infant trouble, April 26, 1929; aged 1 month and 1 day. Besides his parents he is survived by four sisters and one brother, Leah, Fannie, Lydia, Sarah and Eli. A sister, Mary, preceded him into eternity. Funeral services were held at the home, April 27, conducted by Benuel and Jonas Stoltzfus.

1-1-1930 Stoltzfus. – John D. Stoltzfus, son of late Pre. David F. and Sarah (Mast) Stoltzfus died at his home in Gap, Lancaster County, Pa., December 14, 1929, of cancer of the stomach; at the age of 65 years and 8 days. The survivers are: his bereaved widow, whose maiden name was Annie Stoltzfus ; David, Groffdale; Elam, Talmadge; Omar, Lancaster; Mrs. Jacob Lapp, Beuna Vista; Mrs. Daniel Stolzfus, Morgantown: Also these brothers and sisters: Pre. Daniel, near Hatfield; David, near Beuna Vista; and Mrs. John H. Lapp near Beuna Vista. The funeral was held December 17, having been conducted by Bennie M. and Stephen F. Stoltzfus, text Romans 5: 1-5. Very impressive sermans were delivered which included loud calls of warning from the spiritual walls of Zion, pointing out to the congregation that the present times are nigh to the twilight of all ages. A large congregation of friends assembled in tribute of respect to the departed. The deceased was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite church, accepting Christ in his youth, being steadfast in his purpose, yet had his human weakness. Aaron E. Beiler, Gap, Pa.

11-15-1923 Stoltzfus. – John F., son of Isaac N. and Malinda, of Ronks, Lancaster County, Pa., was born May 31, 1904. Passed away October 15, 1923, after a brief illness of one week of appendicitis; aged 19 years, 4 months, 15 days. He seemed to be getting along nicely after the operation, until only 2 days before his departure, he made a change for the worse. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite church, having accepted Christ as his Savior this past summer. He expressed his readiness to depart and be with Him. He tried to live obedient to his parents and the Church, and will be missed by many, as his cheerful disposition and good character won him many friends. He leaves to mourn his early departure, his parents, one sister, one foster sister, and a host of friends, (one brother and one sister having preceded him into the Glory World). Funeral services at the home were conducted by P. Chr. L. King, with further services at the Brethern Church by John Zook, Daniel Stoltzfus, John A. Stoltzfus and and Moses Riehl. Text, II Cor. 4:17-18.Interment in Rocks Cemetery. The funeral was attended by approximately 600 people. We believe our loss is his gain.

12-15-1924 Stoltzfus. – Jonas Stoltzfus. – Jonas Stoltzfus of Millcreek district, Lancaster County, Pa., took pneumonia Nov. 10th and died November 16th 1924. Age 73 years, 9 months and 3 days.The funeral services were held November 19th at his home, conducted by Jonas Ebersole of Millcreek, and Benuel Stoltzfus of Morgantown. His remains were laid to rest in the Millcreek cemetery, adjoining the farm. He leaves to mourn his departure his bereaved widow who was Miss Katie Stoltzfus befofe marriage, one son, Daniel on the home farm, and Annie, wife of Jacob R. Glick of Lancaster R. 5, and Lydia wife of Amos Ebersole of New Holland. Bro. Jonas will be remembered by all who knew him, as one who spent his years in the fear of the Lord. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. J. Z. Beiler

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6-15-1939 Stoltzfus. – Katie, daughter of Jacob E. and Barbara (Lapp) Stoltzfus, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., October 9, 1938; died May 21, 1939, after an illness of two weeks of pneumonia. She leaves to mourn her departure, her bereaved parents, four brothers and seven sisters (Lizzie, Malinda, Amos, Barbara, John, Mary, Daniel, Jacob. Annie and Rebecca, all at home). Her grandparents, John and Betsy Lapp, Lower Pequea, also survive. Funeral services were conducted at the parental home by Jonas Stoltzfus, Christian Fisher, Jr., and Daniel E. Stoltzfus. Burial in Myer’s cemetery.

8-15-1936 Stoltzfus. – Katie, widow of the late Jonas Stoltzfus of near Bareville, Lancaster County, Pa., died at her late home, Saturday, July 18, 1936 after a few days’ illness of infirmities of age; aged 83 years, 7 months, 8 days. She was a member of the Amish church, and a daughter of the late Jacob and Barbara (King) Stoltzfus. She is survived by 2 children: Daniel on the home farm, and Lydia, wife of Amos Ebersole of Lancaster; also a foster daughter, Mrs. Rebecca, widow of the late John M. Stoltzfus, Morgantown, Pa.; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Kauffman, of near Gap. Besides her late husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter Annie, wife of Jacob Glick of Lancaster, and several sons in infancy; one was killed by a land roller some years ago Funeral services were held at the late home Tuesday, July 21, conducted by Joel King and Samuel Stoltzfus. Text, Rev. 21:1-4. Hymn, “Welt hinweg ich bin dein mude,” was read at the house by Deacon Aaron K. Fisher, and “Hertzlich tut mich verlangen,” at the (Myers) graveyard, adjoining the farm, by Deacon U. Stoltzfus. Among those present from a distance were Moses Zook and wife Mary, of Mifflin County, Pa., and Jonas Stoltzfus and wife, Rachel, of Dover, Dela. Aaron E. Beiler.

8-1-1931 Stoltzfus. – Leah, widow of Stephen Stoltzfus of near White Horse, Lancaster County, Pa., died Jule 10, 1931 at the home of her son-inlaw, Aaron L. Fisher, of complications. Her age was 88 years, 2 months and 28 days. She was a member of the Old Amish church. The following children survive: John U., Weavertown; Rebecca, wife of Aaron L. Fisher; Stephen M. and Henry of White Horse; one step-son, Christian U. Stoltzfus of New Holland. Also 29 grandchildren and 10 great-grand children. Two brothers, Levi Umble, Dainbridge, and John Umble, Gap. Funeral services were held at the home which was her late residence, July 13, conducted by Bishop John Beiler and Christian Glick. Text II Cor. 5:1-10. Burial in Millwood graveyard. Aaron E. Beiler

The following is a verse from the hymn at the home:

Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele! Und vergisz all Not und Qual Christus, uns’re Lebrnsquelle, Ruft dich aus dem Jammerthal Seine Freud und Herrlichkeit Sollst du sein in Ewigkeit Mit den Engeln jubiliren Und mit Christo triumphiren.

6-15-1939 Stoltzfus. – Levi, son of Amos E. and Levina (Stoltzfus) Stoltzfus, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., September 20, 1927; died May 5, 1939, at the St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lancaster, Pa., at the age of 11 years, 8 months and 15 days, after an illness of three days of blood poison. He was taken to the hospital May 3, and given a blood transfusion, but it was too late to improve his condition, and two days later he died. He was a schoolmate of Lydia Glick, who passed away but a short time ago. He leaves to mourn his departure, his bereaved parents, four brothers and five sisters (Stephen, near Bard’s Crossing; Susie; John; Barbara; Mary; Lena; Rebecca; Elmer and Joseph, all at home). A sister, Anna, preceded him to the beyond in February, 1939. His 188

grandparents Stephen and Susie Stoltzfus of near Leola, Pa., also survive. Funeral services were held at the late home May 8, conducted by Aaron Glick. Benuel Stoltzfus and Aaron Fisher. Burial in Myer’s cemetery.

9-15-1927 Stoltzfus. – Lizzie F. Stoltzfus (nee Petersheim) wife of Daniel Stoltzfus was born near Witmer, East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, Pa., November 9, 1893, and died in Upper Leacock Tep., Lancaster County, Pa., August 16, 1927, of Bright’s disease. Aged 33 years, 9 months, and 6 days. All her children, three in number preceded her to the Great Beyond. She leaves to mourn her departure, a sorrowing husband, parents, (Bro. and sister Christian and Lydia Petersheim) and the following brothers and sisters; Rebecca wife of Christian Beiler, near Intercourse, Fannie, wife of John Kauffman, Bird-in-hand; Lydia, wife of Stephen Stoltzfus, Morgantown, Daniel, Christian, Jacob of Bird-in-hand, and Barbara, wife of Fred K. Stoltzfus, Morgantown. The funeral was held from her late home Thursday, Aug. 18. Services by Benuel M. Stoltzfus, Morgantown and Christian S. Stoltzfus, of Millcreek district; the latter basing his discourse on Rev. 7:13-17. The remains were laid to rest in the Millcreek cemetery. J. Z. Beiler

11-1-1928 Stoltzfus. – Lovina (Plank) Stoltzfus was born in Johnson County, Iowa, May 30, 1894, and died at her home near Kalona, Iowa, October 6, 1928, at the age of 34 years, 4 months, 6 days. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and united with the Mennonite Church and was a faithful member until death. On December 25, 1919 she was united in marriage to Aaron Stoltzfus and to this union were born 3 children. Edna, 7; Lester, 5; and Ralph 3, who with their father are left to mourn her departure. Besides her immediate family she leaves her parents Mr. and Mrs. George W. Plank and 1 sister, Mrs. Herman Yoder, all of Kalona, Iowa, besides a large number of near relatives and friends. Her death was the result of infection from a ruptured blood vessel, caused by a fall 2 weeks ago. Funeral services were held from the East Union Church Monday Oct. 8, conducted by Joe C. Brenneman and D. J. Fisher. S. M. M.

12-15-1930 Stoltzfus. – Lydia Stoltzfus, only child of Benjamin and Hannah (Lantz) Stoltzfus of near Limeville, Lancaster County, Pa., died November 28, 1930 while on the way to the Lancaster hospital of infant trouble; aged 5 months and 5 days. Besides her bereaved parents she is survived by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stoltzfus of near Millwood and Mrs. Lydia Lantz of Scalp Level, Pa. Funeral services were conducted by Bishop Samuel Stoltzfus of Upper Milcreek districts on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 1, 1930. Text, Mark 10:13-16. Burial in Millwood graveyard. Aaron E. Beiler

7-1-1924 Stoltzfus. – Mary Stoltzfus (nee Mast) was born December 2, 1832; died June 3, 1924; aged 91 years, 6 months, 1 day. Her death was due to old age. She died at the home of her son Stephen, with whom she had made her home about 15 months. Formerly she lived on the old homestead near Mascot, with her daughter, Mrs. David Smoker. On January 6, 1853, she was married to Christian L. Fisher. To this union were born two sons, the younger of whom died October 23, 1855. On November 26, 1863, she married John F. Stoltzfus, who was killed on the railroad April 1, 1886. To this union were born nine children. Six died in infancy and the living are Pre. Stephen F. of Mechanicsburg, with whom she resided; Lydia, wife of David Smoker, of Mascot, and Pre. John A., of near Bard’s Crossing. She lived in widowhood 46 years. There also survive 26 grandchildren and 80 great-grandchildren. She was the last of a family of 12 children. Two of her sisters also reached the ripe old age of over 90 years. Her second husband was ordained to the ministry in 1873. Yes, both he and “Aunt Mary” always had a friendly smile for every one. Her funeral was held June 6, by Bishop Samuel Schrock of Holmes Co., Ohio, and Benuel Stoltzfus of Morgantown, Pa. About 500 people were present. “Aunt Mary,” as she was called by so many, has reached her journey’s end and with others gone before helps to unite a broken family on a bright and happy shore. Mrs. B. S. Lapp.

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11-15-1938 Stoltzfus Mary (nee Lapp), wife of Daniel U. Stoltzfus, was born April 7, 1891; died October 22, 1938, in the Lancaster General Hospital , of a complication of ailments, at the age of 47 years, 6 months and 15 days. She was a daughter of the late Gideon and Mary Lapp. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by the following children: Malinda; Emma, wife of Samuel Stoltzfus; Leola; Gideon; Katie; Daniel; Amos; David; Sarah; Jesse; Stephen; John; Christian; and Anna, all at home. A son Beniel, and a daughter, Mary preceded her in death. The following brothers and sisters survive: Katie, wife of Jonathan Smucker, Ronks, Pa.; Amos, Belmont, Pa; Susie, wife of John Glick, Bird-in-hand, Pa.; Fannie, wife of John Fisher, Intercourse, Pa.; Stephen and Jesse, Soudersburg, Pa.; Christian; and Emma, wife of Jesse Riehl, New Holland, Pa. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church, having accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth. She always tried to live according to His teachings. Mary had a smile for every one and was of a quiet disposition. She bore her sufferings patiently and expressed herself as being ready to go. She was sick almost seven weeks and was in the hospital twenty-six days, having been unconscious much of the time. She was a loving companion. We believe our loss is her eternal gain, and would say with Paul, “O God, how unsearchable are thy judgments and thy ways past finding out.” Funeral services were conducted at the home by Christian L. Fisher and Jonas E. Stoltzfus. Text, Phil. 1:21-25. Hymn, “Herzlich tut mich Verlan gen,” was read at the house by Daniel E. Stoltzfus, and “Nun, gute Nacht ihr liebsten mein,” was read at the grave by Bennie E. Stoltzfus. Her body was laid to rest in the Mast cemetery.

1-15-1931 Stoltzfus. – Mary C., twin daughter of Mary and the late Pre. Samuel B. Stoltzfus of near Millwood, Lancaster County, Pa., died December 15, 1930 at the home of her mother, of heart trouble after an illness of Bright’s disease from which she patiently suffered for some time. She was 16 years, 3 months and 26 days old. She is survived by her mother and the following brothers and sisters: Aaron J., Sara C., and John, all at home. Her father, two brothers and her twin sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday morning, December 17, conducted by Preachers Aaron H. and Aaron R. Glick. Texts Matt. 9:18, 19; 23, 24. Burial in Millwood graveyard. Aaron E. Beiler

12-15-1932 Stoltzfus. – Mattie, (nee Esch), widow of the Deacon Daniel Stoltzfus of near Churchtown, Lancaster County, Pa., died at the home of her son, Daniel, on Monday, November 21, 1932 of heart trouble. Aged 67 years, 9 months, 16 days. She is survived by three sons: Pre. Daniel Stoltzfus, and Levi Stoltzfus, all of near Churchtown; also five daughters: Mrs. Samuel Smucker near New Holland, Mrs, Henry Stoltzfus near Morgantown, Mrs John Stoltzfus near Bareville, Mrs, John King near Churchtown, and Mrs. Amos Kauffman of Ronks; three brothers: Jacob Esch near Gordonville, John and Samuel Esch near Intercourse; also four sisters: Mrs. Amos Stoltzfus of Bard’s Crossing, Mrs. Benuel Stoltzfus of Morgantown, Mrs. Samuel Stoltzfus of Intercourse, and Mrs. Abe King of Ronks. Her husband preceded her into eternity fifteen years ago. Also 3 children died in infancy. She professed faith in Christ and obedience to His requirements in young womanhood, united with the Old Order Amish church. The Church has lost a faithful member, the family a devoted mother. She was a virtuous, pious and humble member. We trust after life’s weary labors and rest. Funeral services were held November 25, at the late home by Pre. Stephen T. Stoltzfus, and Aaron Esch. Text, Rev. 21:1-8. Burial in Mast Cemetery near Morgantown. Very impressive sermons were delivered which included loud calls of warning from the walls of Zion, pointing out to the congregation that the present times are nigh to the twilight of all ages. A large congregation of friends assembled in tribute of respect to the departed. Omar H. Beiler

1-15-1931 Stoltzfus. – Menno K. Stoltzfus was born in Union County, Pa., June 2, 1868; died November 9, 1930. He united with the Amish Mennonite (Old Order) Church near Belleville in his early years and remained a faithful member until death. He was married to Lizzie S. Byler of Belleville, Pa., December 9, 1890. In 1918 he moved to Lancaster County, Pa., where he lived till he died. He leaves his wife and 3 sons. Funeral services were held November 12 at 190

the Weavertown Amish House conducted by Moses P. Riehl and Christ Peachey. Interment in adjoining cemetery. It was his desire to depart.

3-1-1931 Stoltzfus. – Ruth Elizabeth, only daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Nafziger) Stoltzfus of near Lowville, N. Y., died December 27, 1930, aged 21 years. The father, mother and one brother, Harold, are left to mourn her departure. A few years ago she united with the Amish Mennonite Church of which she was a member until she died. Funeral services were conducted by J. J. Zehr and Joseph Lehman at the Croghan Meeting house.

12-1-1940 Stoltzfus. – Sarah Stoltzfus, daughter of the late Christian and Elizabeth (Beiler) Glick, was born February 28, 1862; died near Gap, Pa., October 23, 1940, of a cerebral hemorrhage, after a three week’s illness, at the age of 78 years, 7 months, 25 days. She was a member of the Millwood Mennonite Church, of which her husband is a minister. She accepted Christ in her teens and was a faithful member until death. She was united in marriage to Amos B. Stoltzfus. To this union eight children were born, of whom five preceded her in death many years ago. She was of a kind and loving disposition, ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need, and she always had a smile for everybody. She will be greatly missed in the home, in the church, and by her many friends. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Fannie, at home; Rebecca, Mrs. Daniel Deim; Mary, Mrs. Jefferson Peachey of Mifflin County, Pa.; ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and four brothers; three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Millwood Mennonite Church, October 26, 1940, in charge of Pre. M. S. Stoltzfus and Bishop John S. Mast, with services at the grave in charge of Bishop John A. Kennel. Interment in adjacent cemetery.

12-1-1930 Stutzman: - Fannie J. Stutzman was born in Holmes County, Ohio, March 18, 1884; died from leakage of the heart and Brights disease, October 11, 1930; aged 46 years, 6 months, 23 days. She leaves to mourn her departure four brothers, Jacob and David Stutzman of Holmes County, Ohio, and John and Eli Stutzman of Stark County, Ohio. The funeral was held from her late home near Millersburg, Ohio, October 14, and the remains laid to their last resting place in the family cemetery, by the side of her mother. Fannie united with the Old Order A. M. Church in her youth and remained steadfast to the end. The sermon was preached by the ministering brethren, N. P. Peachey, Samuel J. Miller and Sol Schlabach, from John 5:24 and I Thes. 4:16. A large concourse of elatives and friends were present to pay their last love and respect to our departed sister. From the love and sympathy manifested towards the poor shut-ins and invalid Christian people, we have reason to believe that our loss will be her eternal gain. For in Matt. 9:13 we read where Christ says, “I delight in mercy, and not in sacrifice.” And when St. John was in exile on the isle of Patmos, he heard a voice from heaven saying unto him, “Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them.” Rev. 14:3.

4-15-1936 Stutzman. – Henry Jay, son of Ervin and Lydia (Bontrager) Stutzman was born near Kalona, Iowa, July 13, 1934; died Febrruary 29, 1936; aged 1 year, 7 months, 16 days. About two weeks ago he took sick; his disease was pronounced flu and pneumonia, and this together with rickets and spasms which developed later were the cause of his early death. On Saturday forenoon the doctor in attendance advised that he be taken to the Childrens Hospital, believing that he would be able to endure the trip. But just as they arrived at the hospital he breathed his last. Thus the Lord in his wisdom saw fit to take little Henry and we humbly bow to Him who knows what is best. He leaves his bereaved parents, 5 brothers, 4 sisters, 5 uncles, 9 aunts, 2 grandfathers, 2 steo-grandmothers, besides many other relatives. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon, March 2, 1936 by A. C. Swartzentruber and A. S. Miller. Text, Romans 8:28. 191

6-1-1930 Stutzman. – Homer Lewis, son of Joseph D. and Mattie (Sommes) Stutzman was born near Middlebury, Indiana, October 25, 1928, and died May 3, 1930; age 1 year, 6 months and 8 days. He was sick only 28 hours with convolsions. He leaves to mourn his early departure father, mother, seven brothers, 1 sister, a grandmother and a number of other relatives. Happily we need not mourn as those who have no hope. Funeral services were conducted by Manasses Miller at the home and by Samuel T. Eash and John J. S. Yoder at the Griner M. H. Burial in the Miller cemetery.

6-1-1928 Stutzman. – Ida Gingerich (Gingerich) Stutzman, was born February 12, 1872 in Johnson County, Iowa being the oldest child of Jacob and Elizabeth Gingerich. Died April 23, 1928. Aged 56 years, 2 months and 11 days. In her youth she confessed Christ as her Savior and was admitted to the Old Order Amish Church, of which she was a true and faithful member the rest of her life. On Dec. 17, 1896 she was married to Jerry Stutzman, his first wife having Lydia, daughter of Samuel J. and Rebecca Schrock of Lagrange County, Ind. She was always known to be a strong, and healthy woman, until about a month or more previous to her death. Her heart bothered her at times, although most of the neighbors, and friends not being aware of this fact. On Sunday, the day previous to her death, she attended Church services as usual. On Tuesday morning when her neighbors and friends were informed of her sudden death, which occurred at 11:30 the night before, it was a great shock. She went to bed in her usual health, but in a few hours’ time she was awakened by a severe cough, and finally got pains over her heart and became worse and after suffering for about an hour she passed to the great beyond. Dr. Donnel of Hazelton was called but her life was extinct before he arrived. Funeral was held at the home on Thursday A. M. services being conducted by Pre. Rudy S. Hochstetler of this place, and Pre. Sam J. Kemp of Kalona, Iowa. A large concourse of neighbors, friends and acquaintances from far and near had assembled to pay their last tribute of respect, to a true, loving, and worthy sister of the Church: a loving helpmeet to her husband; a kind and exceptionally cheerful mother; one that was always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need. She leaves to mourn her departure, a deeply bereaved husband, four sons, and three daughters: Joe near Fairbank; Jacob of Dodge City, Kans., Lizzie, wife of John Mast also of near Fairbank and Ed, Dan, and Rachel at home; also one step-son Pre. Harvey Stutzman, and five brothers, and one sister. Amos, Dan, and Mahlon of Johnson Co., Pete and Lizzie of Applecreek, Ohio, and Ura of Geanga County, Ohio. The entire community is in deep sympathy with bereaved family. Joe Borntrager.

3-15-1937 Stutzman. – John J. Stutzman was born in Holmes County, Ohio, June 16, 1876; died near Hartville, Ohio, February 12, 1937; aged 60 years, 7 months, 12 days. Death was due to weak heart and indigestion. He was married to Catherine Miller, February 3, 1898, living in matrimony 39 years and 9 days. To this union were born 14 children, six sons and eight daughters. Three sons preceded him in death. There were also 21 grandchildren. The children surviving are Joe, Wooster, Ohio; Mrs. Wm. Weaver, Lynnhaven, Va., Mrs. Gideon D. Bontrager, Goshen, Ind.; David, Mrs. Levi Miller, Mrs. Clarence Byler, Mrs. Wm. Yoder, Mrs. Dan Bontrager, all of Hartville, Ohio; John, and Catherine at home. Surviving are also one brother, Abe, Nappanee, Ind.; and one sister, Mrs. Amanda Bontrager, Kokomo, Ind. His death came suddenly before his children could be called home. Although he had been in failing health all winter, no one thought his end so near, his illness lasting only two days. His family were present at the funeral except Mrs. Wm. Weaver. Funeral services were held Monday, January 15, conducted by Jonas Coblentz, Eli J. Miller, Orrville, Ohio, and Jonas Helmuth.

4-1-1935 Stutzman. – Leanna, daughter of Joseph and Mattie (Sommers) Stutzman, born August 18, 1934. Died March 12, 1935, near Middlebury, Ind. Her age was 6 months and 22 days. She had been sick nine weeks and suffered greatly. 192

She leaves father, mother, eight brothers, two sisters, and a number of more distant relatives. One brother preceded her in death. The funeral was held at the Griner meeting house March 14, services by Manasses R. Miller and John J. S. Yoder in German and by Sam T. Eash in English.

5-1-1936 Stutzman. – Lizzie (Kauffman) Stutzman was born near Hutchinson, Kansas, March 15, 1908, died in the Union hospital, Dover, Ohio, March 6, 1936; aged 27 years, 11 months and 23 days. She sccepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and was a faithful member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite church at the time of her death. She was married to David L. Stutzman March 24, 1927, near Hutchinson, Kansas, the ceremony having been performed by Bishop Jacob Miller. To this union were born 4 children. She leaves to mourn her early departure her bereaved husband, 3 children: Maynard (age 4) ; Mary Eda (age 2) and Dorothy Fern (one month old), her brothers, Aaron, Lancaster Co., Pa., Levi, Lynn Haven, Va,; Richard, Dan and Jacob; and a sister, Mrs. Eli S. Miller, all of Hutchinson, Kansas. One son, father and two sisters preceded her to the Great Beyond. She died of kidney poisoning, and suffered great pain at times, but she was very patient in her suffering and said the Lord was so gracious or she could not endure it. She will be greatly missed in her home and by many relatives and friends. But we need not mourn as those who have no hope, as we are confident she was ready to go. Funeral services were held at the home of Sam Mast near Mt. Hope, Ohio, by Bishops Jacob and Samuel Mast. All her brothers and sisters were present at the funeral.

12-15-1930 Stutzman. – Magdalena, a daughter of Benjamin and Catherine Miller was born December 15, 1869, at Elkhart, Indiana. Died October 24, 1930, at her home near Hydro, Oklahoma; aged 60 years, 10 months and 9 days. She was married to Noah E. Stutzman, December 22, 1889, near Mt. Ary, Indiana. To this union were born 13 children of whom 6 have passed beyond, 4 having died in infancy and 2 after they were married, Eli, aged 28 and Katie, aged 24. Husband, 3 sons and 4 daughters are left to mourn her departure, namely; Mrs. Henry J. Kaufman and Mrs. Simon F. Yutzy both of near Arthur, Ill.; Mrs. Menno Swartzentruber at home place, also Mrs. Daniel J. Miller, Reuben Stutzman, Levi Stutzman and John Stutzman of Custer County, Okla. She also left 25 grandchildren, 5 brothers and sisters; Uriah and Joe C. Miller in Johnson County, Iowa; Mrs. J. S. Beachy near Sherwood, Ohio; Jacob B. Miller, Iowa City, Iowa; Mrs. John D. Yoder and Mrs. William J. Yoder of Custer County, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church since 18 years of age and remained faithful till death. The funeral was held Monday P. M., October 27 1930 at the home where a large number of relatives and friends gathered to pay their last respect. Those coming from a distance to attend the funeral were Uriah, Joe C. and Jacob B. and wife, also Lewis Maske; 1 niece, Katie Mae Miller was also here at the time from Iowa. The sermon was preached by Bishops S. W. Benderand Ira Nissley.

1-15-1928 Stutzman. – Mary Ellen (Slabaugh) Stutzman was born in Preston County, West Virginia, March 17, 1873. Died at the family home near Kalona, Iowa, December 22, 1927, aged 64 years, 9 months, 3 days. She was married to John J. Stutzman April 6, 1882. They lived in matrimony almost 45 years. To this union were born 3 sons and 8 daughters. Two preceded her in death, Magdalena and Irene. Those living are Mrs Abe Miller, Mrs Harvey A. Gingerich of Kalona, Iowa; Mrs. Henry J. Miller, Wellman, Iowa, Mrs. Julius Gingerich, William H. Stutzman, Ervin J. Stutzman, Mrs. Simon G. Gingerich, Melvin R. Stutzman and Mrs. Thomas Kauffman, all of Kalona, Iowa; Thirty grandchildren and one great-grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Eash and Mrs. John Reber, and five brothers, Daniel, Lewis, John, William and Milton Slabaugh also survive. The deceased became a sister of the Amish Mennonite Church early in life and departed this life loyal to the faith of her choice. Her health had been failing for some years The funeral was held on Saturday, December 24, at the East Union meeting house and was conducted by Amos Swartzendruber and Jonas B. Miller in German and by Joseph Brenneman in English. Interment was made in near- 193

by cemetery. Services at the home and at the grave were conducted by Bro. Swartzendruber.

2-15-1917 Stutzman. – Noah. There was a very sad accident happened last Satutday, when three persons lost their lives and one seriously wounded. Joseph Maurer and wife and son Grover, and Noah Stutzman and daughter, from Kansas, were going to Goshen in an automobile, and were caught by the noon train from Middlebury, The dead are, Joseph Maurer and wife and Noah Stutzman. The Stutzman girl is in the hospital with a broken leg and some other wounds, but is expected to recover. Grover escaped without a wound. The Stutzman funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at the Clinton Mennonite Church, after which he was sent home to Kansas. The Maurer funeral will be January 2, at the Silver Street Mennonite Church.

2-1-1925 Sutter. – Nettie Rachel (Kroff) Sutter, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Kroff, and wife of Jacob Sutter, was born February 14, 1892, near East Lynne, Mo., passed away near Pryor, Okla., January 11, 1925; aged 32 years, 10 months, 27 days. She was married March 6, 1913. To this union were born 3 sons. One infant preceded her in death six years. There remains Paul, aged 4, and an infant; also husband, her mother, 2 aged grandparents, 4 brothers, 5 sisters, and many other relatives and friends to mourn, but not as those who have no hope, for she gave her heart to God and her hand to the Amish Mennonite Church at the age of 15 years and remained faithful unto death. Funeral services were held at the A. M. church near Pryor, Jan. 14, by the home ministers. Text, Rev. 14:13. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. B. F. Hartzler

3-1-1939 Swantz. – Charlie A, Swantz, son of William Swantz and wife, was born in Arcola, Illinois, September 16, 1870; died January 29, 1939, at the home of his son, John, near Kalona, Iowa, at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 13 days. He leaves to mourn his departure 3 sons and 1 daughter: John; Emmet; Walter and Lydia; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He was baptized in infancy and confirmed in St. Paul’s evangelical Church in Arcola, Illinois. In the year, 1895, he was baptized upon confession of faith, in the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church, in which communion he remained stedfast unto the end. On December 8, 1895 he was united in marriage with Katie A. Miller, by Bishop Peter Kinsinger. He lived in matrimony almost 30 years. To this union 3 sons and 2 daughters were born. His companion and one daughter preceded him to the great Beyond, his wife over 13 years ago, October 9, 1925. For the last four years and seven months he made his home with his son John near Kalona, where he quietly and peacefully fell asleep. Death was due to apoplexy. All was done that loving hands could do for his recovery but God saw it best to call him home. Funeral services were held at the home of his abode by C. M. Yoder and Ira Nisly in German and by Ed. Shetler in English. Scriptures, Psalms 90 and John 11:1-45.

7-1-1928 Swarey, - Mary Bawel was born near Belleville, Pa., December 23, 1901. Died June 7, 1928 after a brief illness with measles which developed into pneumonia. She was married to Ben Swarey, which union was blest with 2 sons and 1 daughter, aged 3, 5 and 7 years. The five-year old son is an invalid and is in a pitiful condition. She was a faithful member of the Conservative A. M. Church. She is survived by a sorrowing husband, 2 sons and 1 daughter, her mother, Mrs. Emma Bawel, also a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home by the Brethern, John Renno and Samuel Peight, after which the body was laid to rest in the Amish Cemetery.

1-15-1940 Swartzendruber. – Amos C. Swartzendruber, son of Christian C. and Elizabeth (Eash) Swartzendruber was born in Johnson County, Iowa, October 9, 1866, and died at his farm home in Iowa County, Iowa December 7, 1939, aged 73 years, 1 month, 28 days. 194

He was a member of a family of 11 children, 4 of whom preceded him in death: Catherine, wife of S. J. Swartzendruber, Pigeon, Mich., Simon and Magdalina, wife of Menno Bontrager, Kalona, Iowa, and Isaac of Parnell, Iowa. Those living are Mary, wife of John Gunden, and Lydia, wife of Joe Gunden, Pigeon, Mich.; John, of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mahlon, Barbara and Christian C., of Kalona, Iowa. In 1887 he was baptized by Bishop Jacob F. Swartzendruber and became a member of the Amish Mennonite church in which faith he remained steadfast to the end. On November 13, 1892 he was united in marriage to Eliza Yoder and to this union were born 6 children of whom 5 are living: Omer A. and Chris E. of Parnell, Iowa, and Erma, wife of Frank Eash, Edward L. and Benj. J. of Wellman, Iowa. One infant died December 7, 1894. For a number of years prior to the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Swartzendruber, David Eimen was in the home of Mrs. Swartzendruber’s parents and he was now invited into this new home and remained here for a period of about 9 years, the last three of which he remained as a hired man after he became of age. He leaves to mourn his departure, his companion, the above named children, 12 grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Amos was called and ordained to the ministry October 7, 1917, which duties he actively and faithfully carried out for a little over 22 years. He preached his last audible sermon on Sunday, December 3, from the text, I John 5:13, but the sermon of his life preaches to us yet. On Monday afternoon, December 4, while in the act of preparing to grind some feed his clothes were caught by the shaft of the pulley of the power grinder and before the son who was with him could shut off the power he was stripped of his clothing above the waist and hurled to the ground. Just how everything happened in those few monents no one will ever be able to tell but he had such severe bruises on the left side of his head and face as to cause a cerebral hemorrhage and paralysis of the left side of the body and he remained unconscious to the end. As a companion and father in the home he always showed the greatest love for his wife and children and his council in the home and community was much respected. As a servant of the Lord he faithfully served to the best of his ability, no sacrifice was too great for him to make, and in the problems that confronted us in the ministry, the talent that he possessed to deside for both the present and future welfare of the church was rare indeed which will be greatly missed and may the Lord in His own way raise up others to carry on in contending for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. We humbly bow to Him who doeth all things well. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, Dec. 9, at the Upper Deer Creek Church, conducted at the home by Abner Yoder and at the church by J. Y. Swartzendruber and E. G. Swartzendruber in English and by Albert Miller and S. T. Eash in German from the texts, I Cor. 15:35-58; I John 5:40; John 14:27.

6-1-1925 Swartzendruber. – Catherine Swartzendruber (nee Yoder) was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, January 19, 1858; died at the home of her son Dan, near Bay Port, Michigan, April 28, 1925; aged 67 years, 3 months, 8 days. The cause of her death was heart dropsy. She was united in marriage to Daniel Swartzendruber of Wellman, Iowa, December 5, 1878. He preceded her in death over 20 years ago. Eight children were born to this union. Two died in infancy and 1 daughter, Sister Mary, wife of Geo. P. Miller, of Pigeon, Mich., died September 4, 1923. She is survived by 5 children: Mahlon of Wellman, Iowa; George, Jacob, Dan, and Lucretia, wife of Joe Keim, all of Pigeon, Mich. All were present at the funeral. She also leaves one brother, Moses J. Yoder of Miami County, Ind., and a host of other relatives and friends. She left ample evidence that she was going to her Savior, whom she accepted in her youth. She was a faithful member of the Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Church near Pigeon, Mich., at which place the funeral was held on April 30, 1925, conducted by S. J. Swartzendruber (Rom. 6:23), in German, and M. S. Zehr (John 14:1-3), in English.

11-1-1923 Swartzendruber. – Clara, little daughter of Moses and Katie Swartzendruber was born July 15, 1920 and died September 6, 1923, at her house near Uniontown, Ohio; aged 3 years, 1 month and 21 days. 195

She leaves to mourn her early departure father, mother and three sisters and many other relatives and friends. Death was due to measles and pneumonia. She suffered much pain through her sickness but bore it all patiently. She was sick three weeks. She is not only missed at home but also in the church as she was loved by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at the King church by J. D. Miller and P. V. Yoder, text Mark 10:14, after which the body was laid to rest in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Joseph D. Miller.

11-1-1940 Swartzendruber. – Eliza (Yoder) Swartzendruber, daughter of Yost and Elizabeth (Hostetler) Yoder, was born in Iowa County, Iowa, April 19, 1869; died at her farm in Iowa County, Iowa, October 10, 1940; aged 71 years, 5 months, 21 days. She lived her entire life on the farm where she was born. She was a member of a family of 12 children, 8 of whom preceded her in death: Gabriel and Jacob Y. of Wellman; Mary, wife of Jacob Swartzendruber, and Gertrude, wife of Joel Swartzendruber, Shickley, Neb.; Isaac Elizabeth, John Y., and Wm. W. of Parnell. Those living are Eli Yoder of Wellman; two half-sisters, Mrs. Ida Hershberger of Parnell, and Mrs. O. C. Swartzendruber of Kalona; also one stepbrother Wm. D. Brenneman of Kalona. In 1885 she was baptized by Bishop Wm. K. Miller and became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church, in which faith she remained steadfast to the end. On November 13, 1891, she was united in marriage to Amos C. Swartzendruber, who preceded her in death Dec. 7, 1939. To this union were born 6 children of whom five are living: Omar A. and Chris E. of Parnell; Erma, wife of Frank Eash; and Edward L. and Benjamin of Wellman. One infant died December 7, 1894. For a number of years prior to the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Swartzendruber, David Eimen was in the home of Mrs. Swartzendruber's Parents. He was now invited into this new home and remained here for a perion of about 9 years, the last three of which were spent as a hired man after he became of age. She leaves to mourn her departure the above named children, 12 grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends. A little over three years ago she suffered a heart attack from which a light paralytic stroke resulted. The effects of this attack soon cleared up; however, a weakened heart, created a physical problem for the balance of her life. About September 25 she suffered a severe heart attack from which she never recovered. As a mother in the home, she always showed the greatest kindness for her children, and as a companion, the greatest love for her husband. Her place as mother is vacant and will be greatly missed. Her readiness and anxiousness to meet her Saviour are well expressed by the following short verse of poetry which she repeated at numerous times during the last and fatal illness. Composed by One of the Children.

Mother’s toils and pains are over Her rooms are still, oh, so still!! She patiently waited her homegoing Until it was the Father’s will. Her life here was lived for others, Of herself she seldom thought, Such a life the Master commended As on this earth He walked.

1-15-1928 Swartzendruber. – Elva Ellen, wife of Lloyd Swartzendruber and daughter of Menno and Mattie (Rhodes) Kempf was born in Johnson County, Iowa, March 16, 1895; and died at the Washington County Hospital, Washington, Iowa, December 26, 1927 at the age of 32 years, 9 months and 10 days. She entered matrimony October 12, 1916. To this union were born two sons and one daughter as follows: Ivan Lee, 8 years old, Olin Ora, 5 years and Edna Fern, 2 years. She leaves to mourn her departure, the bereaved husband, the children of tender years, her parents, two brothers and three sisters, all residing in this community. The brothers and sisters are Lee Roy, Mary, Cora, Ralph and Dora, four uncles, two aunts and a number of more distant relatives. At the age of 16 she united with the Amish Mennonite Church of which she remained a faithful member until 196

death. She had been ailing for some time, but bore her suffering patiently, and performed her household duties until the first of November when her pains became almost unbearable at times. On December 16, she was taken to the hospital where five X-ray pictures were taken, an operation for gallstones and other complications was performed, and all that human hands could do was done to relieve her. She suffered intencely at times after the operation, but never complained because she had her trust in her loving Savior that He would spare her to help her companion care for the children if it so be the Lord’s will. Her desire to be anointed according to James 5:14 was granted after which she said she felt greatly refreshed and quietly passed away a few hours later. Funeral services were held at the East Union Church, Wednesday, December 28, 1927, conducted in the German by Elmer G. Swartzendruber and Jonas B. Miller, Grantsville, Md., from the latter part of Matt. 26:42 and in the English by Sanford C. Yoder from II Cor. 1:3-4.

11-1-1930 Swartzendruber: - Emma Viola, daughter of C. P. and Anna Swartzendruber was born in Iowa County, Iowa, April 17, 1892. She died at the home of her mother October 12, 1930 at the age of 38 years, 5 months, 25 days. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Savior, accepting the faith of the Mennonite Church and uniting with the West Union congregation, taking an active part in worshiping God at all times when health allowed her to do so. Her last illness was diagnosed as intestinal influenza which was of about two weeks’ duration, when God in His devine wisdom saw fit to call her to that great deyond. She is survived by her mother, one sister and two brothers, viz, Barbara (Mrs. Joel J. Miller), Uria on the home farm, both of Parnell, Iowa, besides many other relatives and friends. Those of her immediate family preceding her in death are her father and one brother, Owen. I long to be at rest: How happy, happy I shall be When pillowed on my Savior’s breast. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 14, at the West Union church conducted by Harvey Yoder reading Eccl. 12:1-7 and Abner Yoder from the text, John 10:10. Burial in the Upper Deer Creek Cemetery. A Friend.

6-15-1931 Swartzendruber. – George J. Swartzendruber was born in Washinhton Twp., Johnson County, Iowa, April 22, 1858 and died at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, May 29, 1931; age 73 years 1 month 7 days. He became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth in which fellowship he stood until death. On December 24, 1882 he was united in marriage to Nancy Hershberger and to this union were born 5 children, viz., twins, a son and daughter born and died May 6, 1885; Lydia, wife of Arthur Yoder, died Feb.ruary 21, 1914; Elmer who lives on the home place and his twin sister Elva who died when almost 2 years old. Nancy, the mother of this home, died November 4, 1922 also at Mercy Hospital following an operation. Those left to mourn his sudden departure are one son, Elmer, 8 grandchildren, 2 nephews, Emanuel and Charles Swartzendruber, 2 nieces, Lydia, wife of P. M. Swartzendruber and George Swartzendruber Mary, wife of Walter Beachy; these last four were, since the death of their father, Noah J. Swartzendruber In 1904, taken into the home and considered a part of the family; 3 brothers, 3 sisters and many relatives and friends. The brothers and sisters are Mrs. Mary Reber and Mrs. Elizabeth Schlabaugh, Wellman, Mr. Anna Swartzendruber and Gideon B., Parnell; Joel J., Kalona; and Solomon J. Pigeon, Mich. Just 16 days before his death he and his brother Gideon went to Michigan to visit their brother who was thought to be on his death bed but whom God again saw fit to spare, and the third day after coming home a week later he was taken ill with what was thought to be indigestion, from which he received temporary relief for almost a day when on Sunday afternoon the severe pain recurred very suddenly and he was rushed to the hospital where a very serious operation revealed the cause to be an obstruction of the bowels, gangrene having set in. He, at different times expressed himself as being resigned to God’s will, together with the spirit of forgiveness toward all men and the prayer to others for the same toward him, and thus after untold misery for a little more than four days he was 197

relieved of it all. Funeral was held Sunday afternoon, May 31, at the Upper Deer Creek church, services being conducted in the main room of the church by Harvey Yoder and John Y. Swartzendruber in English and Amos Swartzendruber in German and in the basement by N. S. Miller in German and P. P. Swartzendruber in English. Texts used were I Samuel 20: 18 and Mark 12:40.

9-1-1937 Swartzendruber. – Henry, a son of Peter and Barbara (Hostetler) Swartzendruber was born in Johnson County, Iowa, February 4, 1858 and died at his home within a half mile of the place of his birth, August 18, 1937, aged 79 years, 6 months and 14 days. As a young man he united with the Amish Mennonite church in which faith he remained faithful until death. On December 10, 1885, he was married to Anna Bender and of this union two children survive, Ida Maye of Los Angeles, Cal., and Fanny Elizabeth, wife of Daniel E. Miller, Wellman, Iowa. This mother died July 2, 1890. On December 16, 1894, he was united in marriage to Lydia Miller. Lydia died February 20, 1896. On October 7, 1900 he was married to Lillian Miller and of this union 7 children survive: Laura Ellen, wife of Earl Erb, Geneva Etta, wife of Ora Hooley, Dorothy Pearl, wife of Homer Brenneman, of Wellman, Iowa, Evelyn Pauline at home. Lavanda Lillian, wife of Orrville Kinsinger, Parnell, Iowa, and Harry and Geraldine Margaret at home. He enjoyed good health until 6 years ago when he had a paralytic stroke from which he never fully recovered but the second stroke came last Friday morning from which time he never spoke although he at times tried very hard to do so, yet in the afternoon of this same day he made known through motions that he wished to see his children but was not able to make known his wishes when they came to his side. He leaves to mourn his going his wife and children and fifteen grandchildren, as well as the following brothers and sisters: Samuel, Wichita, Kans., Peter P. and Joe P., of Wellman, Iowa, Ida, Mrs. H. C. Yoder, Parnell, Iowa, Benjamin, Upland, Calif., Barbara, Mrs. Chris Schegel, Harper, Kans., and Menno, Colorada Springs, Colo. One grand-child, Phyllis Joan Hooley, preceded him in death.

2-15-1924 Swartzendruber. – Jacob F. Swartzendruber was born in Johnson County Iowa October 17, 1851. Died at his home near Kaloma Iowa January 17 1924. Aged 72 years and 3 months. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in his early youth and in his chosen faith was faithful to the end. On December 31 1872 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Bender. To this union were born nine children of which all but two preceded him to the home beyond. On March 26, 1878, at the age of 26 years he was ordained to the ministry in which calling he served faithfully. On December 4, 1887 he was ordained bishop over the Lower Deer Creek congregation in which he sought to faithfully preform his duty, although he would admit, with many short-comings. In the bishop service he was active to the end. His illness which caused his death was of only a little more than two days duration and was termed peritonitis caused by perforated internal ulcer. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife one son, one daughter, six grandsons, and five grand daughters. Thus passes from time to Eternity one who was a defender of the truth, a hero of the faith and a loyal soldier of the cross. Though his pen is stilled and his tounge is silenced, his labors are preaching on. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hence forth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” Rev. 14:13.

8-1-1936 Swartzendruber. – Joel J. Swartzendruber, a son of Joseph J. and Barbara (Brenneman) Swartzendruber was born in Allegheny County, Md., March 29, 1854, and died at his home in Kalona, Iowa, July 10, 1936, at the age of 82 years, 3 months, 11 days. When he was two years old he came with his parents to Iowa where he grew to manhood. In his youth he became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church in which faith he remained steadfast until death. On December 23, 1877, he was married to Gertrude Yoder and they lived together in matrimony almost 40 years, until August 21, 1917 when she departed this life. Although no children were born to this union the true 198

hospitality and kindness was shown in their taking into their home two foster children, Joseph Eimen and Ida Kreider, and to them all the blessings of a true home were extended. This family lived in Iowa County, Iowa, until 1895 when they moved to Wright County, Iowa, and in 1909 they moved from there to Filmore County, Nebraska, where they resided until after the death of his first wife. Joel then moved to Iowa again in 1921 and on September 21, of that year was united in marriage with Mary Schlabaugh Gingerich, widow of Jacob Gingerich. Mary died June 11, 1935. Joel was in usual good health until about 9 weeks ago when he consulted a doctor who found him to have an internal abdominal growth which finally caused his death. In the last days of his life the brother suffered much but he always bore it patiently never complaining and always willing to submit to God’s will. About three weeks before his death he called to his home Joseph Eimen and to him disclosed his wishes in all final arrangements after his death, which requests are being carried out in accordance with his wishes as nearly as possible. He leaves to mourn his going the two foster-children named above, three step-children, Emery Gingerich, Wellman, Iowa; Noah Gingerich, Nappanee, Ind.; and Charley Gingerich, Parnell, Iowa. Also three sisters and one brother, Mrs. David Reber, Mrs. John Schlabach of Wellman, and Mrs. C. P. Swartzendruber and Gideon Swartzendruber of Parnell, Iowa, as well as many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Lower Deer Creek church Sunday, July 12, after which the body was taken to Shickley, Neb., for burial. Funeral services were conducted by D. D. Miller and J. G. Swartzendruber from John 14 and I Thess. 4:11-13. Services were conducted at Shickley, Neb., on Monday afternoon by George Miller and Peter Kennel. Text, I Tim. 4:6-8.

2-1-1937 Swartzendruber. – Katie Swartzendruber, widow of the late Bishop Solomon J. Swartzendruber, died at her home in Pigoen, Michigan, January 9, 1937, after much affliction and a lingering illness of two and a half years. She was born in Johnson County, Iowa, August 31, 1860, and died at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 9 days. She was a daughter of the late Christian Swartzendruber. She was married to Bro. Swartzendruber, January 13, 1881. To this union were born seven children, five sons and two daughters. Two sons and two daughters preceded her in death. There were sixteen grandchildren, two of whom preceded her in death. Surviving to mourn her departure are three sons: Mahlon, Pigeon; Joseph and Christian, Bayport; and a foster-daughter, Lila, wife of John Hershberger, Kalona, Iowa. Four brothers and three sisters also survive: John, Los Angeles, Calif.; Amos, Parnell, Iowa, Chris. and Mahlon, Kalona, Iowa; Mrs. John Gunden and Mrs. Joseph Gunden, Pigeon, Mich.; and Barbara, Kalona, Iowa. In her youth she accepted Christ as her Savior, and for many years served as a faithful companion to her husband in his sacred calling. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. She fell peacefully asleep in her Savior, in whom she had anchored her soul and stayed her hope. Funeral services were held January 12, conducted at the home by Edwin Albrecht, and at the Pigeon River meetinghouse by S. D. Grieser, Archbold, Ohio, and M. S. Zehr. Texts: Job 14:14; Rev. 14:13; James 4:14.

9-1-1921 Swartzendruber. – Mary (Yoder) Swartzendruber was born in Somerset County, Pa., October 12, 1854. Died, August 5, 1921, at her home near Schickley, Nebr. Age, 66 years, 9 months and 23 days. In her early childhood she moved with her parents to Middlebury, Indiana, and at the age of nine she moved to Iowa County, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. At the age of sixteen she united with the Amish Mennonite Church of which she was a faithful member until death. On the ninth of February, 1873 she was united in marriage to Jacob J. Swartzendruber, living in matrimony 48 years, 5 months, 26 days. To this union were born nine children, three died in infancy, the remaining children all present at the funeral. In 1895 she moved with her companion from Iowa County, Iowa to Wright County, Iowa, and in 1907 they moved to Filmore County, Nebraska, where they resided until her death. The departed sister was a sufferer of diabetes for some time, and other complications very patiently until she quietly passed away. She leaves to mourn a husband, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 6 children, 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many other friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Peter Kennel, D. J. Lapp, and others. Text, Rev. 21:1. 199

5-15-1931 Swartzendruber. – Samuel J. was born near Wellman, Iowa, February 17, 1892 and died at the place of his birth, April 23, 1931, at the age of 39 years, 2 months and 6 days. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth, remaining a faithful member until death. On February 4, 1917, he was united in marriage with Lucy Miller and to this union was born 8 children, two daughters having died in infancy. The six children living are Ellen Louise, 12; Owen Lewis, 10; Joseph Dale, 8; Mary Lois, 6; and William Loran, and William Lorene, 3. These together with the bereft mother and companion are left to mourn this sudden departure. He also leaves his sorrowing parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Swartzendruber, three brothers, Peter, Waldo and Lewis; two sisters, Barbara wife of N. W. Miller and Katie, and many other relatives and friends. Samuel was blessed with exceptional good health until five days before his death when he was taken ill with Influenza and within a very short time blood poisoning developed which came from several small scratches on one hand, which latter Samuel J Swartzendruber ailment terminated in his death. The suffering which he bore and the misery that was his was very intense, all of which he patiently endured until God in his wisdom saw fit to relieve him. He took an active and willing part in church and Sunday school work, seemingly always glad, as God gave him grace, to do his part. We are again reminded of the frailty of man, the shortness of time, and the need of being prepared for that great change that will eventually come to us all.

Goodbye dear husband, goodbye. To part with you is, oh so hard But we hope to meet you on yonder shore Where pain and sorrow are feared no more.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, April 26, 1931 at the Upper Deer Creek Church, conducted by J. L. Hershberger and A. C. Swartzendruber in English, from the texts of Romans 8:28;ISamuel 20:3; Prov. 27:1 and James 4:13, 14.

3-15-1932 Swartzendruber. – Solomon J. Swartzendruber was born in Garrett County, Md., March 27, 1856; died at his home in Pigeon, Mich., March 1, 1932; aged 75 years, 11 months and 3 days. As a child he came with his parents to Johnson County, Iowa, where he in his young years accepted Christ as his personal Savior and became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. On January 13, 1881, he was married to Katie Swartzendruber. To this union were born six children, four sons and two daughters. One son and two daughters preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure his sorrowing companion, three sons: Mahlon and Joe of this community, Chris of Nashua, Mont., one adopted daughter, Mrs. John Hershberger of Kalona, Iowa, twelve grandchildren, also two brothers and three sisters: Joel, Gideon, Mrs. David Reber, Mrs. John Slabaugh, and Mrs. Chris. Swartzendruber, all of Iowa. In the spring of 1882 he moved to McPherson County, Kansas, and in the fall of 1889 he was ordained to the ministry and one year later to the sacred office of Bishop. In the fall of 1892 he moved back to Iowa and in the spring of 1904 he came with his family to Huron County, Mich., and he was a faithful leader of the Pigeon River congregation as long as health permitted. In his last illness he was confined to his home only a little over a week. He attended services February 21 and spoke to the congregation a short while. He spoke of the sheepfold, stressing the necessity of entering by the door, Jesus Christ. In him our sister loses a devoted companion, the family a faithful father, the church a loyal leader and the A. M. Conservative Conference an active member of which he was largely the founder. The records show that he was present at every session. Our loss is his eternal gain. Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River church 200

March 3, conducted by Edwin Albrecht, subject, The Hope Beyond the Grave; and M. S. Zehr, texts, Daniel 12:3; Matt. 13:43. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

11-15-1933 Swartzentruber. – Christian J. Swartzentruber was born in Grantsville, Md., September 23, 1868. Died at his home near Norfolk, Va., October 27, 1933, at the age of 65 years, 1 month and 4 days. He had been afflicted with heart trouble for ten years or more. The last week he suffered complications of heart and liver disease which caused his sudden death. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in his youth and remained a steadfast member until death. He was married to Susan S. Beachy, February 2, 1890. To this union were born 8 sons and 3 daughters, of whom one son, Menno, aged 10 months, and one daughter, Lizzie, aged 6 years, preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, and seven sons and two daughters: Lloyd and Enos, Kalona, Iowa; Samuel, Wellman, Iowa; Norman, Dover, Dela.; Jacob, Annie and Amanda at home; Jonas, Princess Anne, Va.; Eli, Norfolk, Va.; one sister, Mrs. N. E. Yoder, Norfolk, Va., one half-sister, Mrs. A. J. Yoder, Arthur, Ill.; three brothers, Daniel, Oakland, Md.; Lewis, Goshen, Ind.; and Noah, Montgomery, Ind. He was ordained to the ministry of the gospel in Fauquier County, Va., April 4, 1894. The funeral was held at the Kempsville, Va., meeting house, October 30, at which all his children and a large assemblage of relatives and friends were present. The funeral was in charge of Bishop Lewis M. Beachy, Oakland, Md., assisted in the opening excercises by Bishop Daniel J. Stutzman of the Lindsey congregation, Portsmouth, Va. The Family

9-1-1933 Swartzentruber. – Christian L. Swartzentruber was born near Oakland, Md., January 16, 1904. Died near Middletown, Delaware, August 4, 1933. He, with a helper, named Adams, was returning from Baltimore in one of the big Victor Lynn tructs and sometime after midnight, for reasons unknown, ran against a concrete abutment, wrecking the truck which caught fire immediately. It will never be certainly known whether they were killed in the crash or were overcome in the flames which followed. Rescuers and a fire department, after subduing the flames discovered the men, Christian lying over the body of the other man beside the truck on the ground, and very near the detached gasoline tank, burned beyond recognition. First reports were that the accident had been caused by lightning, either blinding the driver or stricking the truck. This however, is without support of fact, since it is known that the thunder shower was over and the moon shone clearly at the time of the accident. He confessed Jesus and was received into the visable church in his youth, in January 1919, becoming a member of the Greenwood, Delaware A. M. congregation. He was united in marriage with Arie Bawel of near Greenwood, Delaware, September 29, 1930. He leaves to mourn his early departure his companion, his father, six brothers and one sister, step-mother and one half-brother and one half-sister, as well as a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Greenwood church, Monday, August 7, conducted by John S. Mast, of Elverson, Pa. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

1-15-1934 Swartzentruber. – Elizabeth (Slaubaugh) Swartzentruber was born in Holmes County, Ohio, July 10, 1868. Died at her home in Custer County, Okla., December 21, 1933, after a lingering illness of several months in which she was almost helpless, growing worse until she was called home, where she longed to go. We trust she is free from pain and suffering on yonder shore. She was married to Enos Swartzentruber in 1887. They were blessed with five children; three sons and two daughters: Andrew, in Howard County, Ind.; Lavina, wife of Emanuel Miller, and Menno, both of Custer; Noah living in Ohio, and Ida, single. There were also 14 grandchildren. The funeral was held at the home of Joni Yoder, December 24, conducted by Bishops Ira Nissley and S. W. Bender. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite church since early youth, remaining stedfast to the end.

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6-1-1934 Swartzentruber. – Enos Swartzentruber was born in Holmes County, Ohio, April 1, 1867. Died at his home in Custer County, Oklahoma, May 3, 1934; aged 67 years 1 month and 2 days. He had stomach trouble for years, but a few weeks before his death he suffered severe pains, but was very patient. On April 22 he was to communion services yet. But from then on he steadily grew worse, but as long as possible he forced himself to be up and about. He was married to Elizabeth Slaubaugh November 24, 1887, whom God in His wisdom took from his side Dec. 21, 1933, leaving him in widowhood only a little over 4 months. They were blessed with 5 children, namely: Andy Swartzentruber, Amboy, Ind,. Lovina, wife of Emanuel E. Miller, and Menno Swartzentruber, Custer County, near Hydro, Okla; Noah Swartzentruber, Frederksburg, Ohio; Ida at home. They had their home with the oldest daughter, Lovina. He also leaves 15 grandchildren. Those who came from some distance to attend the funeral were his son Andy Swartzentruber, one half-sister, Mrs. Jake (Lizzie) Schrock, and one step- brother, Pre. David Mast and wife from Illinois. Funeral was held at the home of Joni A. Yoder Sunday May 6 where many friends hsd gathered. Sermon was preached by Bishop S. W. Bender and Ira A. Nissley. He was a member of Old Order Amish Mennonite Church since early youth, remaining steadfast to the end. His kind, quiet, peaceful character made him loved by many. But we hope our loss is his gain.

11-15-1916 Swartzentruber. – Fannie, daughter of Bro. and sister D. J. Swartzentruber, was born February 22, 1903, died at her home near Gortner, Md., September 29, 1916. The going out of this bright young life has filled many hearts with sorrow; for Fannie with her pleasant ways, and sunny disposition, was loved by all who knew her, while in her home she was as a ray of sunshine, a jewel of priceless worth. She was sick only two weeks, and her sickness puzzled the doctors, it seeming to be a sort of blood poisoning, starting from diseased tonsils, and was feared by many to be diphtheria. But she bore her sufferings with beautiful patience, several times calling the family about her bedside for prayer. Fannie loved the Word of God, and was always an eager and faithful little Sunday school worker. She especially loved the first Psalm, having learned it by heart, and it was used as a text at her funeral, by Bro. Jonas Petersheim, who spoke beautiful words of hope and comfort which were as a balm to broken hearts. The family had been quarantined, and the short Fannie services were held outside, and every precaution taken for the sake of others. Swartzentruber Young though she was, she had learned the joy of giving to the Lord, and had contributed of her childish savings to good causes, and expressed an earnest desire to have the rest of her little store put to the same good use. When nearing the end, she asked the family gather around her and pray: “Uncer Vater im Himmel,” with her feeble little voice joining with the others. A little gift Testament she so much loved to read, and was always kept on the stand in easy reach, was placed by loving hands by her, in the casket, it seemed so much a part of her. She loved God’s Word, she loved to pray and praise, and read about the Father’s Throne above, where now her spirit may behold the living Word, where she still can pray and praise with the host of the Redeemed. May the full assurance of her blessed state, and the glorious hope of a future happy meeting, where “sorrow and sighing shall flee away,” bring comfort and peace to the crushing and sorrowing hearts of her parents, brothers and sisters, and the many friends who mourn her going hence.

8-15-1935 Swartzentruber. – Herman Earl, son of Daniel and Dora (Lichty) Swartzentruber, was born August 11, 1919, near Oakland, Md. Died July 26, 1935. Aged 15 years, 11 months, 15 days. He leaves to mourn his early departure father, mother and 3 sisters, Betty 13, Luella 11, and Harriett 3. He united with the Conservative Amish Mennonite Church about one year ago. Herman was afflicted with acute leukemia for some time, and was in bed off and on for the past two months. But the disease was not discovered till two weeks before his death. Herman was a very industrious and kindly dispositioned lad, and made for himself many friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Gortner union church by brethren J. B. and Milton B. Miller of Grantsville, Md. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Those from a distance attending were Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Swartzentruber, wife, and son Clayton, and 202

Ernest Swartzentruber, west Liberty, Ohio, Eli Swartzentruber and wife and son Mark; Milton Swartzentruber, wife, and children, Valentine and Elizabeth; Noah Swartzentruber and son Norman, Sadie Swartzentruber and Mrs. Arie Swartzentruber, all of Greenwood, Dela; John Stutzman and wife, Mrs. Roman Schrock and son Junior and Gideon Stoll, Hartville, Ohio; George Oaks and wife, Mrs. Caroline Pritts, Miss Caroline Pritts, Berlin, Pa.; Mrs. Catherine Berkey, Mrs. Ada Bell and Frank Cessany and wife, Cumberland, Md. Also Orpha Troyer, Walnut Creek, Ohio; Mary Hershberger, Millersbury and Joe Lewes, Meadville, Pa. Aunt Mary

7-15-1934 Swartzentruber. – John Swartzentruber was born in Holmes County, Ohio, January 15, 1864. Died at his home near Winesburg, Ohio, May 15, 1934, at the age of 70 years and 4 months. He was united in marriage with Fannie Troyer, December 18, 1884, and lived in matrimony 49 years and 5 months. To this union were born 2 sons and 4 daughters. Surviving are: his widow, two sons and two daughters: Moses, (minister of the Gospel. Ed.), living near his father; Abner, with whom he lived; Barbara, wife of Joseph E. Gingerich, Harrisburg, Oregon; Clara, wife of Jeremiah Miller, Brewster, Ohio. Lizzie, wife of Eli Troyer, and Maryann preceded him in death. He also leaves 23 grandchildren, one brother, two sisters and one adopted daughter. Grandfather was in failing health with heart trouble the last few years. But his condition was not considered serious until a few days before his death. He always filled his place in the congregation when health permitted, having been in the ministry for twenty years. Funeral services were held at his late home, May 17, conducted by Simon Coblentz, of Stark County, Ohio, Noah Brenneman, Grantsville, Md., and C. W. Bender, Salisbury, Pa.

5-15-1925 Swartzentruber. – Lizzie L. Swartzentruber was born near Meyersdale, Pa., June 26, 1874. Died near Greenwood, Delaware., April 13, 1925. She accepted Christ in early youth, and lived a faithful Christian life unto death. October 16, 1892 she was married to Lewis J. Swartzentruber. To this union were born nine sons and one daughter. Two sons preceded her to the great beyond. She leaves to mourn her loss a sorrowing husband, two brothers, two sisters, seven sons and one daughter, and many other relatives and friends. Her willing and helpful hand will be missed in the home, in the church and by all who knew her. Her greatest joy was to help the sick and, as expressed by a friend who knew her, no night was too dark, too cold or too wet for her to go to help the needy. As a companion she was an ever ready and helpful counsellor, and made bright many days for her companion and also an inspiration to those of the children who assume the responsibility of home making. Her life speaks on. Her health was possibly above the average until about eight months prior to her death, when she had a paralytic stroke and never fully recovered. She expressed her willingness to meet her Saviour. The last two days of her life she lay unconscious. Funeral services were conducted at the Greenwood A. M. church by Nevin Bender, from Mark 14:8, “She hath done what she could,” followed by J. B. Miller of Grantsville, Md., from II Tim. 4:7. Interment in Cemetery near by. L.J.S. She whose loving spirit kindly bore, So long the burden of the passing years. Has gone at length to the shining shore Where our Father says “there are no more tears.” Weep not dear ones, that she has passed before On the bright pathway to eternal rest, But rejoice, to think what days of gladness more Have lent their beauty in the scenes she’d blessed. And she whose radiant life its fragrance gives Is still a loving, tender presence round, And in our hearts her life of lovely faith still lives, And in our thots all precious hopes abound. We know she has risen to Zion’s courts above In faith triumphant she has reached the shore, 203

Embraced in the arms of the Redeemer’s love, Dear mother is not dead but gone before. Trusting all to her Saviour and “Happy in Him”, She will chant with the numberless throng

“UNTO HIM WHO LOVED ME AND WASHED ME IN HIS BLOOD, ALL GLORY AND HONOR BELONG.”

4-15-1938 Swartzentruber. – Valentine Milton, oldest son of Milton and Savanna (Bender) Swartzentruber was born May 24, 1922; died March 16, 1938, of facial erysipelas and pneumonia. He was sick about 10 days, during which time he patiently bore his great suffering. He accepted Christ early in life and was baptized April 30, 1931. On the last morning of his life he requested to be anointed. A very touching anointing service was held at which time he expressed his faith in the Lord and his perfect willingness to go if the Lord so wills. The Lord saw fit to take him home. He will be remembered as an obedient child and will be missed by his parents more than can be told. He is survived by his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters (Lewis, 13; Elizabeth, 9; Carolyn, 7; Milton, 4; John, 2); also by foster brothers and sisters, two of which number are still in the home (Oswell 18, and Mamie 18), and aunt Sarah, an elderly sister, also a member of the home. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Bro. Levi Bontrager using I Thess. 4:13-18 and at the church house by Brethern Noah and Eli Swartzentruber and Nevin Bender. Texts used were Eccl. 12:1 and II Sam. 18:19, 32. The body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

3-15-1937 Thomas. – Melvin, son of Samuel D. and Lizzie J. Thomas, was born February 8, 1926; departed this life February 18, 1937; aged 11 years, 10 months, 10 days. He leaves to mourn his early departure, father and mother; five sisters and two brothers. Two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 21 at the home of the parents by Henry S. Miller and Samuel Hostetler. Burial in Miller cemetery.

1-15-1926 Tice. – Jonas J. Tice was born in Garrett County, Md., April 24, 1857. Died at his home near Elk Lick, Pa., December 10, 1925, at the age of 68 years, 6 months and 16 days. He was married to Lydia, daughter of the late Preacher Elias A. and Elizabeth (Brenneman) Yoder, December 28, 1879. To this union were born nine daughters and one son, as follows: Amanda, wife of Pre. Noah M. Yoder, Springs, Pa.; Sarah, wife of Simon C. Beachy, Meyersdale, Pa., Annie, widow of the late Daniel Helmuth, Elk Lick, Pa.; Matilda, wife of Jonas M. Yoder, Meyersdale, Pa.; Mary, wife of Menno J. Yoder, Meyersdale, Pa.; Elizabeth, wife of Noah M. Beachy, Elk Lick, Pa.; Amelia, wife of Lloyd W. Yoder, Norfolk, Va.; Olive, wife of Claude E. Yoder, Meyersdale, Pa., and Effie, wife of Earl R. Yoder, Meyersdale, Pa., and Noah. The devoted wife and all the daughters and the son, 25 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, two brothers and one sister survive to mourn his departure. He confessed Christ and avowed faithfulness unto the Amish Mennonite church in early manhood. At the time of his death he was a teacher in the Oak Dale Sunday school and acted as janitor of the above meeting house, near which he resided and in which his funeral was held. His desires, as manifested, being that it be better that no extensive eulogistic efforts be put forth in behalf of the dead, to the writer’s mind is expressive of more creditable eology than the kind usually resorted to under like visitations, and points anew to the recognition of the need of dependence upon the Grace of Jesus Christ for salvation, in life and in death. We trust his hope through the Grace of the Saviour was realized and that the themes of the Life Beyond, which he often talked about are now clear to him through the realization gotten through experience. The cause of his death was an accidental injury received while hauling corn fodder into the barn, the manner of which cannot be fully ascertained. He was driving the team, seated on top of a load, and his helper heard him call to 204

the horses to stop inside the barn, and when he hurried after and reached the place the deceased brother fell off the load, but the injury to the spinal column, bringing on paralysis of the body, may, perhaps, have been caused by stricking the head against the timbers overhead. The accident occurred December 8 and death ensued on the 10th. Although helpless the injured brother was mentally conscious until shortly before he died. The funeral was held December 13 and was conducted by the home ministers, Noah Brenneman and Christian W. Bender, the former using Mark 13:35 and the latter Matthew 24:42-44 as text bases for discourse. J. B. M.

8-15-1933 Tice. – Lydia J. Tice, daughter of the late Elias A. and Elizabeth (Brenneman) Yoder was born near Meyersdale, Pa., October 18, 1860. Died at the home of her son-in-law, Menno J. Yoder, near Merersdale, July 21, 1933. Age 72 years, 9 months and 3 days. She was married to Jonas J. Tice, December 28, 1879. Her husband preceded her to the great Beyond nearly eight years. To their marriage were born 9 daughters and 1 son, as follows: Amanda, wife of Pre. Noah M. Yoder, Dover, Dela.; Sarah, late wife of the late Simon C. Beachy, who preceded her mother in death about six months; Annie, wife of Joseph M. Gingerich, Millersburg, Ohio; Tillie, wife of Jonas M. Yoder, Meyersdale; Mary, wife of Menno J. Yoder, Meyersdale, with whom she had her home since November, 1931; Lizzie, wife of Noah M. Beachy, Salisbury, Pa.; Amelia, wife of Lloyd W. Yoder, Norfolk, Va.; Olive, wife of Claude Yoder, Meyersdale; Effie, wife of Earl Yoder, Norfolk, Va.; and Noah, Norfolk Va. Thirty-seven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren survive. Lydia E Yoder Of her parental family the survivers are: Noah E. and Milton E. Yoder, Norfolk, Va., and Mary, wife of the late Enoch W. Bender of near Grantsville, Md. Four sisters preceded her: Mrs. Daniel Hershberger, Mrs. John Kinsinger, Mrs. Daniel Schrock and Mrs Lewis Swartzentruber. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite church. She was an outstanding example of kindness and friendliness of disposition and was intensely devoted to and interested in the welfare of her family, as well as generally in those with whom she had to do. She put forth many an effort to provide for others, nor did she hesitate because of self-denial required. Her health had greatly declined for several years, and recently to the degree that she was quite feeble and frequently expressed the desire that she might be privileged to sleep that last, long sleep. She had sunk into unconsciousness several days before death, her general condition having been complicated with bronchial pneumonia. A very large assemblage of people were present at the funeral July 24, at 2 P. M., at the Oak Dale Amish Mennonite meetinghouse, near Salisbury, Pa., of which congregation the deceased had been a loyal and faithful member to the end. The services were conducted by Jonas B. Miller in German, by C. W. Bender in English, followed by Moses M. Beachy in German. Interment in church cemetery.

10-15-1923 Tice. – Sarah, daughter of Bishop Jonas and Sarah (Gnagey) Beachy, was born in Elk Lick Township, Somerset, County, Penna., May 6, 1833. Died of the infirmities of age, at the home of her son, Jonas J. Tice, in the same township, September 9, 1923, at the age of 90 years, 4 months, 3 days. Early in life she united with the Amish Mennonite church, in which communion she died. She was married July 6, 1856 to John Tice, who was born on the Atlantic Ocean, July 24, 1833. To them were born 6 sons and 2 daughters of whom 3 sons and 1 daughter survive, and a number of more distant relatives. Her husband died May 24, 1881. The deceased was a fourth generation descendant of Peter Bitsche, who came from Switzerland in the year of 1767. She was of a family of twelve children of whom seven attained the ages of from over seventy to ninety-three years, if the writer is correct in his deductions and conclusions. Shortly after marriage the home life was begun under pioneer conditions at the head of Cherry Creek, east of the 205

summit of Negro Mountain, a few miles west of the present village of Bittinger, in Garrett County, Maryland. Practically no land was cleared and most of the ground was covered with a virgin growth of staunch, large timber. The head of the family did not possess as robust a constitution as did some of his associates but by diligent and industrious application a farm was cleared and gotten under cultivation before the inevitable end of all things earthly came, in the form of the call of death removing the husband from life’s activities at the comparatively early age of less than 48 years, leaving the subject of this sketch a grief stricken widow, who did not cease to mourn her loss, or rather who looked forward seemingly to a joyous reunion in the great beyond. Perhaps her widowhood, due to various circumstances combined with a rather nervous and sensitive temperament, filled her life with more than the ordinary portion of sorrows, and she frequently spoke of the need of chastening and referred to her youth as a season of frivolous pleasure-seeking not productive of the things to be desired in this life and much less for the life to come. It seemed she sometimes looked upon her continued existence here, in weakness and in want of temporal strength and enjoyment as a visitation in consequence of the vanities of youth, which she greatly deplored and against which vanities she sought to warn and admonish. Her mind was evidently much engrossed with God’s word and hymns and sacred verse, of which few could recite as largely as could she, though she did not have the literary opportunities and advantages of those of later years. The writer is obliged to confess that after having passed through series after series of chastenings, another impressive one was added to the number as he stood, a few months ago, by the side of the couch which bore her withered and shrunken form and heard her speak regretfully of the vanities of girlhood days, and in contrast express a fervent longing to be taken over the border into that land of rest, that sin-free country, where temptations shall not even menace or threaten those who are filled with buoyant life, much less defile them, as has so often been the history of human life. The funeral was held at the Oak Dale M. H. near Elk Lick, Pa., September 12, at 9:30 A. M. Edifying sermons were delivered by Bishop Moses M. and Pre. Alvin M. Beachy. In the afternoon a second funeral service was held at the Crerry Glade M. H., near Bittinger, Md., at which Bishop Christian W. Bender spoke in the German language and the writer added remarks in the English language. Interment was made in the near-by private cemetery, on the former homestead of the deceased, by the side of the departed husband. Both funeral exercises were attended by large congregations, especially that of the forenoon. J. B. Miller

10-1-1925 Troyer. – Alta Ruth, daughter of Jacob J. and Christine (Brenneman) Troyer, was born near Kokomo, Indiana, April 9, 1925, and died August 7, 1925; aged 3 months, 28 days. She had been sick eight days, part of the time in intence pain, but bore it all patiently, hardly ever crying. The cause of death was Ilea Colitis. All was done that medical skill and loving hands could do, but without avail. She leaves to mourn her early departure, her sorrowing parents, and two sisters, Vesta and Mary. Funeral services were conducted by the home ministers, Aug. 9, from Mark 10:13-16 and I Thess. 4:4-13.

3-1-1939 Troyer. – Andrew Troyer, son of Jeff. and Mary Troyer, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, February 28, 1907; died in the Millersburg, Ohio, hospital of Bright’s diease, February 5, 1939, at the age of 31 years, 11 months and 8 days. Surviving are parents, 3 sisters: Katie; Elizabeth and Mary; 1 brother, Christian. Two brothers, Jacob and Moses, and 1 sister, Mattie, preceded him in death. He was a member of Conservative A. M. Church. He professed peace with his Master and longed to go home in the great Beyond. Funeral services were held at the home of Alvin Yoder, conducted by Harry Stutzman and John Bender of Stark County, Ohio. Yaxt, James 4:13-14. Burial in near-by cemetery.

2-1-1919 Troyer. – Barbara Troyer was born January 10, 1900, died January 9, 1919, at her father-in-law’s (J.J. Troyer’s) home. She lacked one day of being 19 years old. She leaves a young husband and 2 small children and many friends to mourn her early departure. Barbara was being unconverted at the time of taking sick, soon expressed her desire to be baptized, so on Tuesday a telegram was sent to her father, Noah Mullet, of Kansas, asking him to come at 206

once and bring a bishop with him. Mr. Mullet and E. S. Beachy arrived the next day. She was baptized and died on Thursday morning, we believe in peace. On Friday evening she was transferred to Kansas her former home, accompanied by her husband, Sam Troyer, and her father, Mr. Mullet. Nearly all our people here had the “flu’ about the same time, so much so, that there were hardly enough well people to take care of the sick. All are better at this writing as far as I am aware of. Your humble brother. J. J. Hostetler. Choteau, Oklahoma, January 12, 1919.

12-1-1936 Troyer. – Barbara, daughter of Noah L. and Fannie Troyer, was born in Madison County, Ohio, near Plain City, December 29, 1909, and died November 4, 1936, at the age of 26 years, 10 months, 10 days. She leaves father, three brothers and five sisters to mourn her early departure. Her mother and two sisters preceded her to eternity. At the age of four years she was afflicted with infantile paralysis and at the age of six years she had diphtheria, and the use of a tube in the throat was required to save her life. The doctor expected either pneumonia or further paralysis would follow this sickness, and paralysis did follow, which left her a poor cripple, unable to walk for some time, and which left her lame in right arm and leg unto her death. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite church. She was patient in her years of crippled life, and also in her last sickness, which was only brief, five days, and her last illness having been bronchitis and heart weakness. She had longed for the end to come. Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Jonas Bontrager and C. S. Beachy.

12-15-1934 Troyer. – Elizabeth (Schlabach) Troyer was born in Holmes County, Ohio, November 23, 1852; died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Bro. and Sister Enos Glick, in Lagrange County, Ind., November 18, 1934, Her age was 81years, 11 months, 25 days. She was the widow of the late Deacon Christian J. Troyer with whom she lived in matrimony 34 years, 7 months, 19 days. Lived in widowhood over 17 years. She leaves 1 son, David, 1 daughter, Sister Glick, 1 step-son and 3 step- daughters, also many friends. If the writer is correctly informed also 2 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral services at the late home were conducted by Moses Lehman and Milo Yoder on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 20, and near her former home east of Goshen, Ind., on Wednesday morning, Nov. 21, by N. P. Miller and John Lambright.

12-1-1925 Troyer. – Elizabeth, nee Swartzentruber, wife of Eli Troyer was born in Holmes County, Ohio October 14, 1885; died at her home near Berlin, Ohio November 3, 1925; aged 40 years, 10 days. She was blind 11 years; lived in matrimony 18 years and 10 months. To this union one daughter was born, who preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, two adopted children, father, mother, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held at the late home Nov. 5, by G. A. Yoder and M. S. Zehr. Texts, II Cor 5 and I Cor 15:21-22.

2-15-1927 Troyer. – Fannie (Bontrager) Troyer, wife of Jerry Troyer was born in Indiana, January 22, 1870. Departed this life in Choteau, Okla., January 25, 1927 of Bulbular paralysis. Aged 56 years, 7 months, 3 days. She was the mother of 14 children, 8 sons and 6 daughters, all living and all but three attended the funeral, which was held at the home, Jan. 30, by the Brethern John Yoder and John Miller from Weatherford, Okla., in German, assisted by B. F. Hartzler in English she united with the O. O. Amish Church in her young years and remained faithful until death. She had a great desire to depart this life and be with Christ. B. F. Hartzler

6-15-1930 Troyer. – Jonathan J. Troyer was born in Holmes County, Ohio, March 8, 1841. Died May 23, 1930, after an illness of only three days with pneumonia. His age was 89 years, 2 months, 15 days. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in 1863. In 1864 he was married to Caroline Hochstetler of Somerset County, Pa. To this union was born one daughter. His wife died December 27, 1899. On January 10, 1904 he was married to Lizzie Kauffman, who preceded 207

him in death January 2, 1930. Surviving him are one daughter, Mrs. John Oesch, one foster daughter, Mrs. Jepththa Troyer, one foster son, Uriah E. Mast, all survivers being resident in his home region. There are also 11 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren, 11 foster grandchildren and 7 foster great-grandchildren; and two half brothers, Benjamin and Noah Raber of Holmes County, Ohio who survive. Bro. Troyer was ordained to the deaconship in 1883. In 1886 he was ordained to the ministry of the Gospel, and in 1895 he was ordained bishop, in which office he faithfully served to the end. Two years ago, at his request, because of his infirmities due to advanced age a successor was ordained to relieve him of the active duties of his office. But he was rarely absent from church services, strength and well-being having been graciously granted unto him to the extent that he could unually be present. Even the Sunday before his death he attended both morning and evening services, and, as usual, gave hearty testimony to the spoken word, and also gave admonition in such a way and with such words which were most fitting unto the occasion, especially as it proved to be his last message to the church here upon earth. When we again assemble in our usual meeting for worship we will not see that familiar face nor will the aged brother greet us and give us words of encouragement. But we need not mourn as those who have no hope. In the last few years he often referred to the thought that his time here upon earth could at the most be but brief, and with this expressed a willingness to go. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, May 26, conducted at the house by John J. S. Yoder and at the Town-Line meeting house by Samuel T. Eash in German, and by D. J. Johns in English. Text II Tim. 4:1-8.

2-1-1930 Troyer. – Lizzie Troyer, nee Kauffman, was born in Elkhart County, Indiana, March 19, 1874: died at her home in the same neighborhood January 2, 1930, age 55 years, 9 months and 13 days. Sister Troyer had not been well for several months but only since Christmas, when pneumonia set in, was she seriously ill. On January 10, 1904 she was married to Bishop Jonathan Troyer and they thus lived in matrimony over twenty- five years. The husband, two sisters, Mrs. Levi Gingerich and Mrs. Simon Miller, four brothers, Samuel, David, Ezra and Rudy and many, more distant relatives and friends survive. Her parents, four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in her youth and remained faithful, striving to do her part. She will be missed in the heighborhood and in the church and especially by her sorrowing husband, who is now nearly 89 years old, and who will greatly miss her faithful ministry to him and her loving care in his advanced years. But we need not mourn as for one for whom we have no hope. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, January 4, at the Griner meeting house. Weather conditions were favorable for the occasion and many people gathered together to pay their tribute of respect to the departed sister. Services at the church were conducted by John J. S. Yoder, Memmo Miller and Samuel T. Eash and at the near-by school-house by Manasses Miller and D. J. Johns. Texts, II Tim. 4:6-8 and John 14.

2-1-1936 Troyer. – Lydia Troyer was born in Howard County, Indiana, December 10, 1860; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. S. Yoder in Miami County, Indiana, January 1, 1936, at the age of 75 years and 22 days. She had been in poor health for many years. Six days before her death she suffered a stroke of paralysis and pneumonia followed. She was a daughter of Jonathan and Mariah Troyer. She was married to Phineas Troyer, April 2, 1882. They lived in matrimony 29 years, 7 months and 19 days. She lived in widowhood 24 years, 1 month, 8 days. To this union 9 children were born, of whom 7 remain: Noah; Katie, wife of C. S. Yoder; Mary Ann, wife of Levi Sommers; Clara, wife of Andrew Swartzentruber; Sarah, wife of Perry Helmuth; Ammon, Bridgeville, Dela,; and Delilah, wife of Chauncy Yoder. Surviving are also 25 grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Sarah Kaufman, Filer, Idaho; 1 brother, Hiram Troyer, also of this region. We need not mourn as those who have no hope. Beside her husband, 1 infant daughter, 1 son, Monroe, father and mother, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 grandchildren preceded her in death. The funeral services were conducted by Sam U. Beachy, Arthur, Ill., and Noah C. Bontrager of this region, at the home of Joe Hershberger, Jan. 4. Burial in the Christner Cemetery.

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4-15-1926 Troyer. – Mary Troyer, daughter of Daniel and Mary Schlabach, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, January 22, 1887; died in Miami County, Indiana, March 5, 1926; aged 39 year, 1 month and 11 days. Her death was caused by flu followed by pneumonia. She was sick only seven days and was unconscious two days before she died. She was married to Noah Troyer, January 2, 1908; lived in matrimony 18 years, 2 months and 3 days.To this union were born five children. She leaves to mourn her departure husband, and children, as follows: Elmer, Phineas, Mary Ann, Perry and Wayne; her mother, Mrs. Mary Schlabach of Middlefield, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Moses Miller of Middlefield, Ohio, and Mrs. M. Yoder, of Charm, Ohio, and one brother, Joseph D. Schlabach of Okla. Her father and two brothes preceded her to the great beyond. She was a faithful wife and mother and will be greatly missed in the home, in the church and by all who knew her. We need not mourn as those who have no hope.

3-1-1926 Troyer. – Melvin, son of Levi and Malinda Troyer, of near Alden, N. Y., died January 31, 1926; at the age of 7 months and 27 days. Death was due to pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted at the home by the brethren, John F. Helmuth and John Bontrager; the former using II Kings 4:26 and the latter Luke 18:16 as bases for discourses. The remains were laid to rest in the Alden Cemetery. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the neighborhood.—N. D. M.

1-15-1935 Umble. – Christian S., son of the late David and Nancy (Stoltzfus) Umble, of Gap, Lancaster County, Pa., died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Amos Algyer, on Friday night at 11 o’clock, November 30, 1934, of advanced age; aged 81 years, 1 month, 18 days. He was a member of the Amish church and was never married. Besides his sister Annie with whom he resided, he is survived by 2 sisters, Leah, widow of Amos Flaud, Millwood, Mrs. Isaac Petersheim of near Irishtown and a brother Benjamin, near Millwood. Brother Umble was of a quiet and humble disposition. Funeral services were held at the David L. Stoltzfus home Tuesday and Christian Glick. Hymn-“Endlich, endlich muse es doch,” was read at the house by Deacon Levi Stoltzfus. Hymn-“Nun laszt uns den Leib begarben,” was read at the grave by Pre. Levi Fisher. Aaron E. Beiler

5-1-1924 Umble. – Lizzie (Fisher) Umble, wife of Christian Umble of Gap, Lancaster County, Pa., died of pneumonia, April 11, 1924, at the age of 60 years, 1 month and 11 days. She leaves her husband, three sons: Ira, Elam, Edgar, all of Gap, and one adopted daughter, Mrs. Jonathan Lantz. The funeral was held at the Millwood meeting house, services by John Kennel of Gap in German and Amos Stoltzfus of Gap and Aaron Mast of Westover, Md., in English. Her remains were laid to rest in the Millwood cemetery.

12-1-1921 Wagler. – Alma, daughter of Joseph Z. Wagler, died at the home of her parents, near Shakespeare, Ontario, August 22, 1921, aged 11 years, 8 months and 2 days. Funeral was held at the East Zorra meeting house on August 25. Services at the residence were conducted by Jacob R. Bender, Tavistock, and at the meeting house by Christian Gascho, Baden, and by Michael M. Zehr, Pigeon, Mich. Little Alma was a healthy child to the time of the advent of the “flu,” with which however she apparently was not very ill; yet from which she never fully recover. Following the “flu”, she complained of headache and had vomiting spells. A local physician attended her all winter without affording permanent relief. In the spring of 1919 her condition became worse and she was obliged to remain in bed. She then had attacks of acute pain in her head and right side. Specialists were then called from London and Kitchener, who upon examination pronounced her affliction tumor in the head with no other prospect than that of a fatal termination. In June she was oblighed to remain in bed, and in July (1919) she became blind and thus remained until death relieved her. In the winter of 1919-20, when your editor saw her, she had the appearance of a bright, cheerful child. Her face was full and round and dimpled and rosy and illuminated with an unusally bright and cheerful smile. Her mind was exceptionally quick and bright, her sence of hearing acute, her responces were prompt and clear and 209

uttered in a voice of peculiar, silvery sweetness. The vision of her remains with us and we count it a privilege to have been in that home and the visit was a help to us—a humbling yet uplifting experience. Her contment, cheerfulness, and resignation in her helpless, blind lot was a rebuke to common humanity and her presence seemed to radiate a chastening, purifying influence; and when for the benefit of the little company of auditors, consisting of grandparents, parents, and the writer’s wife and himself, listening with bated breath, she sang in well sustained tones of liquid purity, the song; “Ich gehe Heim (I’m going home)” it had an effect in which we wish, all with whom we have to do might have shared. In June, her hearing became dull and her speech was changed in like manner and her smile was gone; she could scarcely understand or make herself understood any more. And she would say: “Mamma, it seems not as beautiful here as it used to be”, and she longed for her home above; and she prayed to God to take her home. The data from which this obituary is compiled was furnished by the parents, more fully and in detail upon our request. We are giving an unusual amount of space and attention to this notice because the circumstances were unusual; we feel sure, too, that our readers have enough human kindness to take a sympathetic interest in the subject of this sketch and we also are assured that all may be truly edified thereby. Of the departed family, father, mother, and two brothers survive. May the memory of the departed one, like incense lingeringly suspended in the air bless the survivers and may they, as a reunited family, meet in the presence of Him, who while upon earth could point the messengers of John the Baptist (while he was in prison) to his wondrous work—“The blind see” (Luke 7:22). And who also proclaimed: “Behold, I make all things new; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away” (Rev.21) J. B. Miller

9-15-1929 Wagler. – Jacob Wagler, son of late John and Magdalena (Christian) Wagler, was born February 24, 1866, in Ontario, Canada, and died August 8, 1919, at his home in Daviess Co., Ind., aged 63 years, 5 months and 15 days. On the morning of Aug. 8, he woke up, and as usual went out to help with the chores, but he took sick on way in to breakfast, and fell unconscious on his bed from which he never regained. He was sick only 8 hours when the Spirit took its flight. The cause of his death was heart trouble, and a light stroke. His sudden death was a shock to all who knew him, although he had been in failing health for the last three years. At the age of 5 years he came with his parents to Daviess Co., Ind., and he spent the remainder of his life at this place. In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church of which he remained a faithful member to his end. He was married to Adeline Miller, May 8, 1890 and lived in matrimony 39 years and 3 months. To this union 7 children were born, all of whom survive, and also the widow. The children’s names are as follows: Michael of Aurora, Oregon; Menno of Uniontown, Ohio; Lydia, wife of Levi Graber, Lena, wife of Simeon S. Kemp, of this place, and Samuel, Nicholas and Adeline at home. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Peter, John and Joseph Wagler, and Mrs. Fannie Graber; Mary, wife of John Paber, all of this place, and Lena, wife of Chriss Gingerich of Arcola, Illinois. Funeral services were held at the family home Saturday afternoon, August 10, conducted by preachers Abraham Knepp and John L. Graber, to a large concourse of people who came to pay their last respect to the departed one. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were Menno Wagler, of Stark County, Ohio, and Mrs. Chriss Gingerich and Mrs. Noah M. Otto and daughter, of Illinois.

6-15-1935 Wagler. – Katherine Marie Wagler, beloved daughter of Daivd and Ida (Knepp) Wagler of Tavistock, Ontario, passed away Tuesday morning, May 21, 1935, at the age of 8 years, 3 months and 4 days, after an illness of only two weeks. The little girl was a general favorite among her schoolmates by whom she will be greatly missed. The teacher and children of her school came to the home and sang “Precious Jewels.” The funeral was held at the 16 Line by Peter Nafziger in English and by Menno Kuepfer in German. She is survived by parents, one brother, Harold; her grandparents; one great- grandmother; uncles and aunts and a large number of more distant relatives and friends.

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8-1-1922 Wahler. – Simon, son of Joseph Z. Wagler, died at his parental home near Shakespeare, Ontario, June 3, 1922, at the age of 20 years, 6 months and 25 days. He became very ill with pneumonia May 12 but after the seventh day his temperament became lower and thus remained for about ten days but was yet above normal; from this condition the doctors conjectured that he had an accumulation of pus in the chest and decided upon an operation for removal of the same and performed the operation on June 1. The physicians’ conclusion proved correct for about a quart of pus was removed. His temperature was much decreased and his condition apparently improved, but the following day vomiting set in and the doctor diagnosed his condition as paralysis of the stomach. He confessed his sins and longed for his home above. Several times he uttered the words: “Lieber Gott, hole mich Heim;” and we believe he is now with his little sister Alma, waiting on us to meet above. He leaves us, father, mother, and brother to mourn our loss. The funeral was held at the East Zorra meeting house, June 7. Services at the residence were conducted by Jacob R. Bender, Tavistock, and at the meeting house by Daniel Lebold, of Wellesley, Daniel Steinman, Baden, and by Daniel Jutzi, of Tavistock. (Note:--The “little sister Alma” mentioned in the above death notive was the blind girl whose obituary was published in these columns last fall. Bro. Wagler writes us that sister Wagler had been ill since February and was sick in bed until a week after the beginning of Simon’s sickness. Our sympathies are with the bereaved family, whose numbers have been so much decreased, proportionately, and in thought—we often cross the St. Lawence River, to this and other homes there.—Editor.)

8-15-1934 Weaver. – Levi S. Weaver was born near New Holland, Pa., December 28, 1911; met tragic death when his auto which he was driving upset, June 19, 1934. He died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital at Franklin, Pa. He was accompanied by his bride of three days, who died twelve hours later in the Franklin hospital. She was formerly Magdalena Sensenig, and was born near Martindale, Pa., October 16, 1909. Died June 20, 1934, at the age of 24 years, 8 months and 4 days. Cause of the fatal accident is unknown as the occurrence was not seen by anyone save a truck driver who stated the car in which they were driving passed around him and when a short distance ahead he noticed that the car swerved from side to side, finally rolled over, throwing the occupants. The young man, thrown about ten feet, had his chest crushed and died in a short time. His wife, thrown thirty feet, had severe cuts on her face and head and her neck was broken. She was semi-conscious until she died. They were married June 16, and the following day, Sunday morning, started for Niagara Falls. The accident occurred on the way home ten miles south of Franklin, en-route to Pittsburgh, nearly three hundred miles from home. Tragedy suddenly ended their career of enjoyment. This should be another warning to the unprepared. Why they should be taken away in early life is beyond our understanding. The young man is survived by his sorrowing parents, Pre. John A. and Annie (Stauffer) Weaver, twelve brothers and sisters: James; Katie, wife of Titus Zimmerman, and Martin, of Ephrata: Mary Lydia and Jacob near home; Annie; John; Anos; Maggie; Francis and Lena, all at home; and paternal step-grandmother, Maggie Weaver near Martindale. He was of a kind and cheerful disposition. Maybe we will someday understand. The bride, only daughter of Martin and Mary (Martin) Sensenig is survived by her parents, and two brothers, Aaron of Ephrata, and Martin at home. She is greatly missed in her home, also by her many friends, for she was a kind and very obliging girl. Oh, young folks, take this warning. For you know not when the summons may come. Double funeral services were held at the Sensenig home and at the Pike Mennonite church near Hinkletown, Pa., conducted by Wesley O. Wenger. Texts: mark 13:33 and Job 1:21. Interment in adjoining cemetery. The bodies were lowered together into one grave. Services were also conducted on outside of church by Aaron Burkholder, Menno Zimmerman and Henry Horst. It was the largest funeral ever held in this community, requiring forty-five minutes for the audience moving in double column to pass the caskets.

10-1-1919 Weaver. – Lizzie Ann Weaver, wife of Jacob Weaver, deceased, was born September 12, 1874. Died September 4, 1919, after an operation in a hospital at Philadelphia. Age 44 years, 11 months, 22 days. She was a member of the Pike Mennonite Church near Martinsdale, Lancaster County, Pa. Her deepest concern 211

seemed to be the welfare of her children, realizing keenly her added responsibility after the death of her husband, quite frequently, shortly before her death, expressing her desire to remain with her children long enough that they might enter the one true path of life. Her husband and one son preceded her to the great beyond. She leaves to mourn her departure 12 children, 1 sister, 2 brothers, and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at her home near Dover, Del. Text II Tim. 4:6-8. Sept. 7 the body was taken to Lancaster County, Pa., for burial.

3-1-1932 Weaver. – Magdalena (Byler) Weaver, daughter of Daniel and Magdalena (Detweiler) Byler, was born in Lawrence County, Pa., March 31, 1859. Died February 13, 1932. Age 72 years, 10 months and 13 days. She was united in marriage with Peter Weaver, March 18, 1877. They lived in matrimony 54 years, 10 months and 25 days. To this union were born 13 children—9 sons and 4 daughters, of whom one daughter, Amanda, wife of Joe S. Miller, preceded her in death in 1917. Her husband and 12 children survive: the latter are: John, Fredericksburg, Ohio; Sarah, wife of Samuel Borkholder, Bremen, Ind.; Dema, wife of E. E. Miller, Orrville, Ohio.; Eli, at home; Daniel; Abraham; Emory; Jacob; Magdalena, wife of Sanford Keim, all of Applecreek, Ohio; Moses, Wooster, Ohio; Christian, Beach City, Ohio; Andrew, Millersburg, Ohio. Seventy-eight grandchildren survive and four great-grandchildren. Eight grandchildren preceded her in death. Three sisters and one brother survive: Mrs. Daniel Miller, Applecreek, Ohio,; Mrs. John Weaver and Mrs. Andrew Gingerich, Middlefield, Ohio, and Daniel Byler, Belleville, Pa. Funeral services were held at the home of her son Andrew, near Berlin, Ohio, February 15. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite church since her youth.

10-15-1934 Weaver. – Malinda Weaver of Dundee, Ohio was born near Plain City, Ohio, July 28, 1898; died August 23, 1934, at the Massillon City Hospital, five days after a critical operation for tumers from which she suffered greatly. But she bore it all patiently, longing to dwell in that better land. Her age was 36 years and 26 days. She was a daughter of Michael J. Miller and wife was married to Benjamin T. Weaver, having lived in matrimony 10 years, 8 months and 17 days. She leaves to mourn her departure, her sorrowing husband, an adopted son, father and mother, grandparents, six brothers and eight sisters: John, near Hartville, Ohio, Andrew, Belleville, Pa. ; Fannie, wife of Abraham Miller, Wilmot, Ohio, Lizzie, wife of Daniel Gingerich ; Ida, wife of Lester B. Miller, Hartville ; and Lester, Verna, Sylvia, Mary, Daniel, Ada, Emma and Milo, all at home. Her brother David preceded her in death nineteen years ago. She united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite church in her youth and remained faithful until the end. Her funeral was largely attended at the home of her parents near Hartville. Burial in the Amish cemetery nearby. The Sisters

If we could hear her singing As we think she’s singing now; Could we see the brightness Of the crown upon her brow; Ther’d be no sighs of worry And bitter tears no more Thinking of beloved sister Who is gone to yonder shore.

2-15-1919 Wengard. – Daniel Wengard passed unto his eternal reward, January 20, 1919, at his home near Springs, Pa., at the age of 44 years, and 3 months. He leaves wife, four sons, and four daughters as well as other relatives to mourn his departure Funeral was held at Flag Run M. H. Jan. 23. Sermons by Noah M. Yoder and Moses M. Beachy. The deceased was a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite congregation in which his funeral was held.

8-1-1926 Wenger.- Joseph E., son of the late Daniel and Lydia (Hostetler) Wenger was born June 17, 1916; died at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Samuel Yoder, near Springs, Pa., July 7, 1926, aged 10 years and 20 days. He was ill for about two days He was ill for about two years with sarcoma or bone cancer, and suffered much of the time very intensely. The part first 212

affected was one of the limbs, below the knee, and as the malady developed other parts were affected, large lumps developing on his head. The affected parts of the body were greatly enlarged while the parts not diseased fell away below normal size. It was marvelous that life could be sustained in his condition as long as it was. And the writer cannot describe or portray in detail the afflictions that the little sufferer and his attendants underwent during his prolonged and agonizing sickness. A man who accompanied the doctor to see him as a patient, told me that when he saw him he felt sure he could live only a short time, in the condition he was in, and that was about six months before he was relieved of his sufferings by death. And no doubt there was many a sigh of relief when the word went forth, “Little Joe is dead.” The circumstances were peculiarily distressing, comong into the experiences of his much afflicted, widowed mother, who herself experienced considerable sickness in the past. But He marks even the “sparrow’s fall” has also caused to be written in His Word, “All things work together for good unto tham that love God,” and beyond question the lifting of the veil will show in eternity unto God’s acceptable ones the purpose of all the clouds, distresses and tribulations of this life, which touch even undefiled childhood. The mother, three brothers and four sisters survive. Funeral was held at the Flag Run meetinh house near Elk Lick, Pa., July 8. The 90th Psalm was read by Joseph J. Yoder, opening sermon preached by Moses M. Beachy and the principal sermon by Noah M. Yoder, who used Revelations 7, as selected scripture. J. B. M.

5-1-1931 Wengerd. – Stephen Wengerd was born near Sugar Creek, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, December 16, 1853. Died at his home near Salisbury, Pa., April 7, 1931; aged 77 years, 3 months, and 21 days. He was married to Elizabeth Shetler of New Bedford, Ohio, December 1, 1878. To this union were born four sons: John, who lives near Salisbury, Pa., and upon whose farmstead the deceased brother had his home. Elmer, who died in young manhood in Ohio; Levi, of near Salisbury, Pa, and Allen of Millersburg, Ohio. Of the near relatives the survivors are: the wife the surviving sons named above; fourteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and three brothers, Joseph of Sugar Creek, Ohio, and Daniel and Isaac of Fredericksburg, Ohio. The deceased brother was of a very sturdy build physically and of resolute temperament and had not declined much in strength and vigor until about a year before his death. Before his decline in health began would have adjudged him as aged as he was. His death was due to carcinoma. In earlier manhood he united with the Amish Mennonite Church in which communion he died. He had expressed a readiness to leave the shores of time. We trust the loss here is his eternal gain. The funeral was held at the Oak Dale meetinghouse, April 10. Services at the home were conducted by C. W. Bender; at the meetinghouse by J. B. Miller in German and by Shem Peachey in English. Those attending the funeral from other regions besides the son, Allen, wife and son from Ohio, were the brothers Daniel and Isaac, the latter accompanied by his wife; and there were a number of connections present from near Johnstown, Pa.

4-1-1935 Wickey. – Mrs. Mary Wickey, wife of David Wickey, passed away at her home Wednesday, March 13, 1935. She had been to church Sunday and in the evening she began to chill and had hemorrhage of the lungs and she weakened rapidly through loss of blood. She had a nurse to care for her but was beyond human aid. She passed away in a very short time. She was of a cheerful disposition doing good wherever she could lend a helping hand. She united with the Amish church while yet in her teens and remained faithful unto the end. She will be greatly missed in the home, church and community, by all who knew her. She was a daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Stuckey) Schwartz. She leaves to mourn her sudden departure, 12 children: Lizzie, wife of Joe L. Schwartz; Maggie, wife of Christ Eicher; Christina, wife of Noah Wengerd; Mary, wife of Peter Girod; Sam, Jake, David Jr., August, Noah, John, Katie and Rebecca, all of Berne, Ind. One son and one daughter passed away in infancy; also the parents and sisters, Mrs. Peter J. Eicher, Mrs. J. J.Eicher, Mrs, Sam Girod and 2 brothers, 1 sister and 3 half-sisters in childhood. The brothers and sisters surviving are John P. and Jacob P. Schwartz, Mrs. C. J. Schwartz, Mrs. Noah Bascom, Mrs. J. F. Schwartz, Mrs. Joseph Hilty, Mrs. Katie Paille, all of Berne, Ind.; Sam P. Schwartz of Union City, Pa.; Peter P. Schwartz of Sturgis, Mich. It makes us think again of the motto we see often in various homes, “What is home without a mother?” She was born Jan. 23, 1874, bringing her age to 61 years.

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2-15-1939 Widrick. – Albert L., son of Andrew and Nancy (Leis) Widrick, of near Castorland, N. Y., was born December 4, 1929; died Sunday night, Deccember 25, 1938, at the house of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, N. Y., where he was being treated for a throat infection. His age was 9 years and 20 days. Besides his parents he leaves brothers and sisters as follows: Richard, Laveda, Edward, and Loretta; his paternal grandmother Mrs. Fannie Widrick, and his maternal grandparents, Jacob Leis and wife, Wellesley, Ont. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 28. Services at the home by Joseph Lehman, and at the Croghan meetinghouse by Jacob Gingerich and M. C. Lehman, Goshen, Ind. Interment in adjacent cemetery.

1-1-1936 Widrick. – Alma (Zehr) Widrick, daughter of the late Christian and Mary (Yousey) Zehr was born June 1899; fell asleep in Jesus November 11, 1935; aged 36 years, 4 months and 20 days at the Oswego County Tuberculois Sanitarium, where she had been for several months. She had been ill with tuberculois for the last four or five years being in bed most of the time for the 1st few years. About 13 years ago she was married to Benjamin Widrick; they were blessed with 4 children. Two sons, Arnold and Loren; and two daughters, Ellen and Freda. Early in life she united with the Amish Mennonite congregation near Croghan, N. Y. and remained faithful until called away. She was much concerned about the church and the welfare of her children. Her last request was that they should take her children to church and Sunday school. She bore her affliction patiently, looking forward to the glory to be revealed; she always had a glowing testimony to the abundant grace of God within the heart. The evening before her death she requested to have the song sung at the Bible meeting No. 223 in Church and S. S. Hymnal, Take my life and let it be consecrated Lord to Thee. It was sung about eight hours before she died. Her body was taken to the home of her sister, Sister Anna Lyndaker. She leaves to mourn her departure: husband, 2 sons, 2 daughters; 1 sister, and 4 brothers, all of Croghan, N. Y. Her father, mother, three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Services were conducted Nov. 13 at the home by Bro. J. J. Zehr and at the Church by Bro. Oscar Burkholder, from Ontario Canada, and Bro. Joseph Lehman. Her body was laid to rest in adjoining cemetery.

1-15-1926 Widrick. – Anna, daughter of Christian and the late Mary Roggie Moser, was born at Kirschnerville, N. Y., June 5, 1888. Died at the Idle Ease Sanatorium at Croghan, N. Y., December 30, 1925; after an illness of 10 days of pneumonia. Age 37 years, 6 months and 25 days. She was married to John S. Widrick February 1, 1912. To this union eleven children were born, seven of whom survive. They are Amos, Ernest, Christian, Ervin, Andrew, Lawrence and Nina. Besides her children she leaves husband, father, five sisters, Mrs. John Schwartzentruber of Martinsburg, Mrs. Romeyn Noftsier, Esther, Laura and Rosella Moser of Kirschnerville; Three brothers, John of Beaver Falls, Christian of Boonville and Amos of Kirschnerville. Her mother, three brothers, one sister, two sons and two daughters preceded her to the great Beyond. During her short illness she suffered much, being delirious most of the time. All that medical aid and loving hands could do was done for her but God called her home. Her funeral was largely attended January 2, from the Amish Mennonite church of which she was a faithful member. Services by Joseph Lehman and Christian M. Nafziger. Interment at Kirschnerville cemetery.

8-15-1940 Widrick. – Chris Widrick, son of the late John and Anna (Nafziger) Widrick, was born March 7, 1864; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. David Zehr, July 29, 1940; at the age of 76 years, 4 months, and 22 days. He was married to Katie Schrag, February 21, 1887. She died June 4, 1923. To this married union nine children were born, of whom eight survive; John, Lowville, N. Y.; Jacob, Croghan, N. y.; Janas, Lyon’s Falls, N. Y.; Lavina, wife of John Martin, Croghan, N. Y.; Mattie, wife of Charles Wilcox, Sterlingville, N. Y.; Veronica, wife of David Zehr; Katie, wife of Daniel Moser, and Anna, wife of Albert Kloster, Croghan, N. Y. One daughter, nineteen grandchildren, and one great- grandchild preceded him in death. Surviving are three brothers, John N. Widrick, Lowville; Joseph Widrick, New Bremen, N. Y.;and Solomon Widrick, Kirschnerville, N. Y.; and one sister, Mrs. Anna Roggie, Croghan, N. Y. Bro. Widrick died of a complication of diseases after an illness of nearly rour years. He was tenderly cared for by his children in the home. He was a kind and affectionate father, and throughout his illness he had a smile for everyone. He 214

was marvelously patient and was appreciative of all that was done for him. He was received into the Amish Mennonite Church by baptism and was a faithful member. His seat was seldom vacant as long as health permitted attendance. His friendliness, kind deeds and love will be remembered in the home, in the community, and in the church. Funeral services were conducted at the Amish Church near Croghan, by Christian Nafziger and Jacob Gingerich. Burial in Kirschnerville cemetery.

11-15-1933 Widrick. – Daniel. God in His infinite mercy again called one of our brethren from our midst, Daniel Widrick, son of the late John and Anna (Noftsier) Widrick, who was born in Lewis County, New York, May 2, 1874. He died at the place of his birth, near Kirschnerville, October 19, 1933, at the age of 59 years, 5 months and 17 days. He united with Fannie Moshier in the holy bonds of matrimony, to which union were born 10 children. He had been in failing health for several years with diabetes, and was nearly blind for about two years. But he bore his afflictions patiently. Two days before his death he was stricken with paralysis, from which he never rallied. Our loss be his eternal gain. We are thus reminded that we have here no continuing city. This is the fifth of our brethren taken from our midst within the past seven months, leaving companions and families. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in youth and remained a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite church to his end. He leaves to mourn his departure, his bereaved companion, 5 sons: Andrew, Daniel, Benjamin, Rudy and Ira; and 3 daughters: rose, wife of Joseph Nafziger, Martha, wife of Elias Zehr, and Esther at home, all of Lewis Co., N. Y., also 19 grandchildren and 4 brothers: Christian, John, Joseph and Solomon; and 1 sister, Mrs. Andrew Roggie. Two sons preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted by Joseph J. Zehr at the house, and by Joseph Lehman in English and C. M. Nafziger in German at the A. M. church near Croghan, Octber 22. Burial in adjoining cemetery. His death has brought much sorrow to relatives and friends, but let us not mourn as those who have no hope.

11-1-1934 Widrick. – Florence, daughter of John and Ellen Widrick of Lowville, N. Y., was born June 1, 1925. Died October 10, 1934, at the age of 9 years, 4 months, 11 days. God called a flower from His garden upon earth, in the person of one of our little ones to dwell with Him on high. There the flowers never fade neither do they droop nor die. So little Florence was called home. She was a lovable child and endeared herself to all who knew her and especially was she dear to her parents, but God loved her best. She suffered much pain, but she calmly fell asleep. Her life was short but it brought much joy and comfort to her parents in the home. The entire class was present in her home a few hours before her departure. The bereaved survivors are her parents, three sisters and one brother and the four grandparents, as well as more distant relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Croghan meeting house by Eli Frey and Sam Grieser from Ohio, October 13. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

7-15-1932 Widrick. – Gertrude Mae, daughter of Benjamin and Alma (Zehr) Widrick, died June 14, 1932, at the home of John Lyndaker, where she was taken ill. Her age was 4 years and 18 days. She is survived by her parents, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services, June 17, at the house were conducted by Joseph Layman, and at the meeting house near Croghan, N. Y., by Joseph J. Zehr and Jacob Gingerich. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

7-1-1923 Widrick. – Katherine. The entire community was shocked when the sad news came that Mrs. Christian Widrick, daughter of the late Jacob and Katie Zehr Schrag, had departed this life. Although she was not expected to recover death came as a severe blow to the family. Early in life she confessed Christ as her Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite church in which she was a devoted and loyal member. She was born in Wilmot, Canada, March 13, 1869; died June 4, 1923; aged 54 years, 2 months, 22 days. She was married to Christian Widrick February 21, 1888. Death was due to diabetes, complicated with other ailments with 215

which she was afflicted for fourteen years, her health failing for that length of time. She bore her suffering patiently and all that loving hands could do was not undone. She was a loving wife and mother and was among the first to offer assistance wherever needed. The large attendance at the funeral showed the high esteem in which she was held. Besides her sorrowing husband she leaves to mourn her death, three sons, Jacob, John and Jonas of Belfort; five daughters: Mrs. John Martin, Mrs. David Zehr, and Anna of Belfort; Mrs. Charles Wilcox of Indian River and Mrs. Daniel R. Moshier of Kirschnerviile, and twenty grandchildren. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Simon F. Lehman of New Bremen and Mrs. Sam Litwiller of Canada; three brothers, Jacob Schrag of Lowville, Daniel and Michael Schrag of Canada and a host of friends. Her parents, one sister, an infant daughter and four grandchildren preceded her to the great Beyond. Funeral was held June 7, at the Amish Mennonite M. H. and was conducted by Jacob Roggie and Christian M. Nafziger.

12-1-1935 Widrick. – Margaret Lee Widrick, daughter of Jonas and Lucille (Powers) Widrick, Croghan, N. Y., died November 14, 1935, at the Watertown Hospital, where she had been taken for treatment. Her age was 1 year and 8 months. She was a lovable child and a pleasing companion to her brothers and sisters, but God called her away. Funeral services were held Nov. 16; conducted at the home by Joseph Lehman and at the meeting house by J. J. zehr. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Just like a flow’r that blooms and dies, so passed this lovely form; And souring, sped beyond the skies, On angle’s wings up-borne.

2-15-1939 Widrick. – Milford J. Widrick, son of the late Joel and Emma (Moyer) Widrick, was born October 26, 1916, near Lowville, N. Y.; died January 1, 1939, at the age of 22 years, 2 months and 10 days. Surviving are his father and step- mother, Rachel (Gingerich) Widrick; three brothers, Lloyd, Arthur, and John; four sisters, Fannie, Savira, Barbara, and Arlene, and paternal grandparents, John N. Widrick and wife. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 5, conducted at the home by Jacob Gingerich, and at the Croghan meetinghouse by Joseph Zehr and Joseph Lehman. Interment in adjacent cemetery. Milford had been employed in the woods and was on his way to the location of his work Sunday evening, accompanied by two other men. It was storming and their car became snow-bound. There was evidence that the men had labored fruitlessly for some time to extricate the car from the drifts, then finally gave up, and all three sat in the car, with motor running, to keep warm, where they were found, all dead, at about 7:30 Monday morning, death having been due to carbon monoxide fumes.

4-1-1931 Williamson. – Warner W. Williamson was born June 20, 1855. Died January 11, 1931. Age 75 years, 6 months and 3 days. He was a member of the Greenwood A. M. church for the last four years of his life. As his health was failing he was taken to the Milford Emergency Hospital, and later to the home of Milton Swartzentruber, where he remained until God, in His mercy called him home. In 1875 he was married to Mary Colburn. To this union were born three sons and one daughter. The daughter preceded him in death. His wife died in 1912. In 1913 he was married to Mary Jones. To this union was born one daughter, which died in infancy. He is survived by his wife, three sons, one sister and two brothers. He seemed unusually well the last two days and joined heartily in song on Saturday evening. On Sunday morning, when asked whether he wished to go along to the meeting, he answered that he felt so weak but wished to go along to church. Little did we think that it would be the last time he would go to church. With his companion he went to the car to return home, then he started back to the meeting house and was just at the steps when a change came, and we saw the call had come. There is much to be thankful for to God for the evidence which he left upon 216

which rests our hope that grandpa is safe at home. Funeral was conducted at the Greenwood A. M. meeting house by the brethren Nevin Bender and Eli Swartzentruber. Interment in adjacent cemetery.

5-15-1937 Wingard. – Fannie (Miller) Wingard was born in Elkhart County, Indiana, July 5, 1899; died at her home near Shipshewana, Indiana, March 31, 1937, at the age of 37 years, 9 months, 5 days. She was married to Joseph Wingard, November 27, 1919. She leaves to mourn her early departure her sorrowing husband, 7 children (Perry, Ida, Elizabeth, Mary, Clarence, Elmer, and an infant daughter, Alta), her father (Levi M. Miller), her step-mother, 5 sisters and 2 brothers (Mrs. Jacob R. Miller, Mrs. Levi E. Miller, Mrs. Andrew L. Bontrager, Mrs. Jery Lambright, David Miller, and Christian Miller) and many other relatives and friends. Her husband and little son, Elmer, were in Goshen hospital eleven days on account of Elmer having an infection in his head. They had come home about two hours before her unexpected death. The funeral was conducted at the home by Eli Bontrager and John Miller.

3-1-1919 Wisseman. – Barbara Wisseman, maiden name Bender, was born in Somerset County, Pa., February 13, 1919; aged 73 years, 11 months and 27 days. She leaves to mourn her departure 4 sons, 6 daughters, 44 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Funeral was held at the Miller or Maple Glen M. H. near Grantsville, Md., February 15. Funeral was conducted by J. B. Miller in German and English from Isa. 66:10, first clauses, verse 12 and verse 13, and other scriptures. The deceased sister was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church since early in life. She was kind, genial and motherly in disposition. We trust she is at rest.

12-15-1936 Wisseman. – George Wisseman was born May 1, 1874 near Grantville, Md. Died September 23, 1936 at his home near Greenwood, Dela.; aged 62 years, 4 months and 23 days. May 29, 1900 he was married to Anna Hershberger. To this union were born 4 sons: Marshall, Dorsey, Clayton and Cortas, who with their mother survive. He united with the Mennonite Church in his teens in which faith he died. Funeral services were held at Greenwood A. M. Church conducted by brethren Neven Bender and Eli Swartzentruber. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

5-1-1932 Wisseman. – Infant daughters (twins) of Dorsey and Anna (Yoder) Wisseman, were born at the Milford, Del. Hospital, April 14, 1932; died April 16, 1932. Death claimed them one-half hour apart. They leave to mourn their early departure besides the parents, I brother (George), and 4 grandparents. Interment in the Greenwood A. M. church cemetery, Sunday, April 17.

8-15-1931 Wittmer. – Anna (Knepp) Wittmer, daughter of Jackson and Mary (Nisly) Knepp, was born in Howard County, Indiana, May 31, 1855. Died in Daviess County, Indiana, July 18, 1931; aged 76 years, 1 month, 18 days. She had been in failing health for some time but not seriously till on Thursday evening about 6 o’clock. She and her sister Mary were sitting on the porch visiting when she suffered from a stroke. She became unconscious immediately and remained in that state till Saturday morning about 4:30 when she passed away. She became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth in which fellowship she was unto death. She was married to Jacob G. Wittmer, who preceded her in death Aug. 9, 1929. To this union were born 6 children: 4 sons and 2 daughters; 1 son (Joe) and 1 daughter (Saloma) preceded her in death several years ago. Those living are: Dan, living near Goshen, Noah, Mrs. Vic Stoll, living in this vicinity and John at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Abe, John and Dan Knepp, Mrs. Peter Wagler, Mrs. John Wagler, all of this vicinity; Mrs. Mary Miller of Nappanee, Ind., and Peter Knepp of near Goshen, Ind. The children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters were all present except 1 brother Peter and 1 grandson Elmer Wittmer, both near Goshen. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at her home conducted by preachers Joe Wagler and Wm. Graber. Texts used were John 5:19-37 and I cor. 15. 217

4-1-1933 Wittmer – Daniel G. Wittmer was born January 20, 1869; died near Hartville, Ohio, February 28, 1933; aged 64 years, 1 month, 8 days. His death came very suddenly and unexpectedly of heart failure. Bro. Wittmer had attended a public sale that afternoon although his health was not just the best all winter. But he was able to attend church and be about. They had retired for the night when he suddenly died. He was married to Caroline Stucky April 5, 1894; lived in matrimony 38 years, 10 months, 25 days. To this union were born 3 sons and 3 daughters; Lena, wife of Benj. Sommers; Sylvia, wife of Enos Stutzman; Fannie, wife of Moses Kurtz; Henry, Joseph, and Alvin, all of Stark County, Ohio, also 18 grandchildren. Three brothers: Jacob, Joseph and Amos of Daviess County, Ind. Jacob was his twin brother. Two sisters: Lena, wife of Joseph Miller of Stark County, Ohio, Mary, wife of William Longacre of Oyster Point, Va., and many relatives and friends survive. Funeral services were conducted March 3 at the Walnut Grove Church by Samuel Lichti and Seth H. Byler. Interment in the church cemetery. Bro. Wittmer will be greatly missed in the church as well as in the community. He was a member of Joshua King’s congregation.

9-15-1939 Wittmer. – John Wittmer, son of Jacob G. and Anna (Knepp) Wittmer, died August 4, 1934, at the age of 54 years, at the old homestead near Montgomery, Indiana, where he spent the most of his life. He lived with and cared for his parents till death parted them, then he kept house a short time with hired help. In January, 1931, he was married to Fannie Yoder with whom he lived nearly eight years. To this union two daughters were born, the oldest nearly four years and the youngest nearly two years of age. One brother Joe, and one sister Saloma, Mrs. Victor Stoll and his parents preceded him in death. The bereaved widow, and two small daughters, two brothers (Dan, Middlebury, Ind.), and one sister (Lydia, Mrs. Victor Stoll, Montgermery, Ind.), survive. Death was due to heart failure and came suddenly. He had worked as usual during the day, had company, ate ice cream with them during the evening, went to bed as usual, and at about three o’clock his wife discovered that he was breathing hard, but till she arose and lit a lamp he was dying and passed away without uttering a word. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, aug. 5, by Amos Stoll and William Graber.

10-1-1929 Yoder. – Alvin Yoder was born June 30, 1908, near Oakland, Md. Died September 2, 1929; aged 21 years, 2 months 2 days. The circumstances of his death were singularly sad. Briefly told, they were somewhat as follows: Just one week before, on Monday, the 26th of August, Alvin went from his home to the vicinity of Norfolk, Va., expecting to spend, probably several months there. He had found employment, and on Labor Day, September 2, had gone, with others, out to the beach. According to some of the Coast Guards the tide, that day, was quite unusually low—so that a wide shore line of sand was laid bare, some distance into the ocean. Alvin, and three others, were wading, in shallow water, when they suddenly felt themselves in deep water, having reached a point where, years before, a vessel had been sunk which had been used as a submarine target. There was a strong current and powerful suction and all four young people were in desperate peril. The testimony of one of the party was that Alvin, while struggling for his own life, yet made such efforts to assist those less able to escape, that they, though so nearly overcome by Alvin Yoder the terrible experience, yet reached a place of safety; but he, exhausted by his efforts, was evidently caught by the undercurrent and carried out into the ocean. Trained men of the Coast Guard dived repeatedly where the boy disappeared and friends heart-brokenly reached the shore, but after two days the tide brought back the poor shattered body, leaving it upon the sand. It was brought back to his home at Gortner, Md., for burial, and from the Union church of that place the funeral was held, Sept. 7th, conducted by the brethren, C. W. Bender in German, and J. B. Miller in English. Remarks were also added in German by S. W. Peachey, of Belleville, Pa. Services at the home were conducted by the brethren S. W. Peachey and M. M. Beachy. Bro. Bender used for text the words spoken by David, recorded in I Samuel 20:3— 218

“There is but a step between me and death;” and the words of Christ, “Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the Master of the house cometh.” Mark 13:35. And very impressive and full of faithful warning and admonition was his message to the large concourse of hearers. Bro. Miller chose the very appropriate words recorded in Mark 4:38, spoken upon the stormy sea: “Master, carest thou not that we perish?” followed by many comforting promises and invitations of scripture brought together assuring the hearts of sorrowing friends that the Master careth, the latter line of admonition having been based upon I Peter 5:6-9, especially upon the clauses. “Casting all your care upon him (Christ): for he careth for you.” At the age of 17, Alvin professed Christ as his Savior, and he died a faithful member of the Conservative Amish Mennonite Church. He leaves heart-broken parents, brother, and two sisters, who have the profound sympathy of a host of sorrowing friends. Note: (Alvin was a son of Henry E. and Amanda Swartzentruber Yoder. J L Y)

9-15-1937 Yoder. – Alvin Ray Yoder, son of John B. and Sara Yoder, Hicksville, Ohio, was born January 5, 1919; died May 17, 1937, at the age of 18 years, 4 months and 12 days. He leaves to mourn his early departure father, mother, seven brothers and three sisters: John, Henry, Howard, Moses, Menno, Mary, Freeman, Erma, Lloyd, Lester, and Sara Mae. He also leaves a grandmother, Mrs. M. A. Coblentz, of this community. The doctor diagnosed his ailment as diphtheria with consequent paralysis of the heart. He was conscious to the last minute and talked about spiritual matters. He said there was such a beautiful home and he wished to go there and wished we might all meet there. He had been a very quiet boy and was sparing in his words, yet he complained that he had used unnecessary words. In this connection he referred to what the Word says in regard to the use of idle words. He said he often prayed to God when alone and felt his sins were forgiven. On account of the nature of the ailment from which he died his funeral was private at the home, Sunday, July, 11, conducted by Jonas Yoder, of this place, and Jonas Bontrager of Plain City Ohio.

2-15-1922 Yoder. – Ananias Yoder was born in Somerset County, Pa.; died at his home in Iowa County, Iowa, January 17, 1922; aged 73 years, 1 month, 1 day. He was the fifth of a family of twelve children. In 1866 he moved with his parents to Johnson County, Iowa. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth and died in that faith. In 1871 he was joined in matrimony to Susanna Stutzman with whom he lived a little over fifty years. To this union nine children were born; four daughters and five sons. One daughter preceded him to the Spirit World. He is survived by his sorrowing companion and eight children, 3 daughters and 5 sons; also by five sisters and five brothers. Funeral was held January 19 at the West Union Church. Services were conducted by P. P. Swartzendruber and Samuel Garber from Pekin, Ill. Text, Heb. 4:9

6-15-1926 Yoder. – Andrew, son of Pre. Manassas and Amelia, was born November 18, 1912. Died May 31, 1926. Aged 13 years, 6 months and 13 days. He was kicked by a horse over his right eye, April 27, just five weeks before he died. He was in the hospital at Elkhart from the time of his injury until he died. He seemed to be improving, the wound having healed up, but internal infection set in and after suffering he passed away, leaving father, mother, two brothers and three sisters, as well as many other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held June 2, conducted by Joseph Yoder and Noah Bontrager, texts, John 3 and Psalms 23, respectively.

2-15-1935 Yoder. – Anna Catherine, youngest child of Allen E. and Lizzie (Tice) Yoder was born near Springs, Pa., September 14, 1932; died at the same place of Lobar Pneumonia, December 27, 1934, at the age of 2 years, 3 months and 13 days, after two weeks illness. At times we thought she was getting a little better but her call came to that beautiful land on high. She leaves her bereaved parents, 3 brothers: Edwin, Vernon and Elvin; 2 sisters: Alta and Evelyn; her grandparents, Edward M. and Annie Yoder, and other more distant relatives. Her other grandparents, the late Daniel J. and Catherine (Maust) Tice, Stark County, Ohio, preceded her in death. Her funeral was held Saturday 219

afternoon, Dec. 29, at the Flag Run meeting house in Elk Lick Twp., Somerset County, Pa., conducted by Simon L. Yoder. A hymn was read at the grave by Norman S. Beachy. Interment in cemetery nearby.

Her little bed is empty now, A voice we loved is still; Broken-hearted, yet we bow, Submission to God’s will.

4-15-1929 Yoder. – Annie, infant daughter of Amos and Amanda (Kinsinger) Yoder of near Springs, Pa., died March 25, 1929, at the age of 10 months and 5 days. Funeral was held at the Flag Run meeting house, March 27, conducted by B. A. Fisher and G. J. Brenneman, the latter using portions of Romans 8 as text.

11-1-1938 Yoder. – Annie (Beachy) Yoder, daughter of Manasses J. and Barbara (Swartzentruber) Beachy, was born in Somerset County, Pa., May 30, 1860; died in Allensville, Pa., October 3, 1938, at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 3 days. Since 1881, she spent most of her time in Mifflin County, Pa. In her early years she accepted Christ as her Saviour in the church of her faith and remained steadfast until her end, always attending church services when health permitted. She was married to John K. Yoder, December 17, 1889, and they lived together almost 49 years. This union was blessed with four children, all living: Noah; Sarah, Mrs. Benj. Bawal; Alvin, and Annie, Mrs. Jonas Peachey. Sixteen grandchildren and three half-brothers (Lewis Beachy, Oakland, Md.; and Alvin Beachy, Indiana) are living. She was afflicted in the past with weak stomach conditions, but seemed to be in the best of health again until three weeks before her death when she had digestive trouble, but which was not considered serious. And the husband was stricken with intense grief to discover in the morning, that during the night, when he thought she was resting quietly, she had quietly passed away. But Gods ways are not our ways. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the homestead, now owned by Emanuel Peachey. Services conducted by Pre. Samuel Yoder and Bishop John B. Peachey. Paul bearers were David Yoder, Jacob Kanagy, Israel Swary, and John Byler. Husband and Granddaughter

2-15-1939 Yoder. – Annie E. Yoder, daughter of Jacob and Leah (Hooley) Kauffman, was born in Lagrange County, Indiana, November 12, 1863; died at her home in Belleville, Pa., Monday forenoon, January 23, 1939. She was married to Peter K. Yoder, February 19, 1885. Her former husband departed this life at the home of his late brother, Pre. Jonas D. Yoder, at the funeral of the latter, February 24, 1937. The following children survive: John K. Yoder, with whon the deceased made her home; Samuel M. Yoder; Elmer Yoder; Linda, Mrs. John J. Zook; Mary, Mrs. Cletus King. A son, Jesse Ray, died in 1910. Sixteen grandchildren, also one sister, Mrs. Malinda Yoder of this place, survive. She was a faithful member of the Locust Grove Amish Mennonite Church. The deceased suffered from a heart ailment for many years but always bore her afflictions patiently. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the home at 10, and at the Locust Grove Church at 10:30. Services were conducted by Bishop Emanuel Peachey and Pre. Elmer Yoder. Burial in the Locust Grove cemetery.

1-15-1927 Yoder. – Annie S., oldest daughter of Nicholas at Mattawana, Pa., November 3, 1868; died December 10, 1926; aged 58 years, 1 month, 7 days. On February 21, 1895, she was united in marriage to Bro. Samuel T. Yoder. To this union were born 5 daughter and 2 sons. Three children preceded her to the spirit world. Those who are left to mourn their loss are her husband and the following children: Sadie, wife of Levi Esh, Jacob, Keturah, and Katie; also 2 grandchildren (Eunice and Paul Esh), and many relatives and friends. She united with A. M. Church in her youth and lived a faithful, consistent life until death. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and her seat was

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seldom vacant in church as long as health permitted. She was very patient and cheerful during her sickness, always having a smile for every one and always looking on the bright side. She was fully resigned to the will of God. She made all arrangements for her funeral and chose for her II Tim. 4:7-8. Funeral services were held December 12 at Locust Grove Church conducted by Bros. John L. Mast in German and Eli H. Kanagy in English. Interment in the cemetery nearby. Note: The surviving husband and his deceased wife were both well known to the membership of our Conservative Conference, especially so, as he is a member of our ministery and has visited nearly all, and perhaps all, of our congregations some time during his career.

2-15-1939 Yoder. – Barbara E. Yoder, wife of Joseph K. Yoder, died at her home at Allensville, Pa., Sunday, January 29, 1939, at the age of 67 years, 9 months, 2 days. Death was due to lobar pneumonia. She was a daughter of the late Jost and Leah (Hartzer) King. She is survived by her husband and three sons and two daughters: David K.; Joseph H.; John W.; Elsie, Mrs. Daniel L. Yoder, Allensville; Nannie, Mrs, Chris Y. Peachey, Reedsville, Pa. Also sixteen grandchildren survive; seven brothers and three sisters: Levi King, West Liberty, Ohio; Joseph King, Belleville, Pa.; John King, Milroy, Pa.; Jost and Thomas King, Morgantown, Pa.; Freeman King, Bird-in- hand, Pa.; David King, Elverson, Pa.; Mrs. C. B. Yoder and Mrs. Lydia Kauffman, Gap, Pa.; and Mrs. Mattie Mast, Morgantown, Pa. She was a member of the Locust Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral was conducted in the Locust Grove meetinghouse, Bishop Emanuel Peachey officiating. Interment in the Allensville Mennonite cemetery.

11-15-1929 Yoder. – Caroline, widow of the late Bishop Moses D. Yoder, died near Dover, Delaware, October 22, 1929, at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 5 days, from the infirmities of age. She was a daughter of the late widely and favorably known Bishop Joel and Elizabeth (Gnagey) Beachy, and was born and grew to womanhood on the homestead of her parents, about one mile north of Grantsville, Md., which homestead is now occupied by a son, Ezra M. Yoder. After her marriage, October 8, 1871, the paternal homestead was acquired and became her home for the remainder of her busy and devoted life, until during the present year when she went to Delaware and had her home with her only surviving daughter. After their retirement from the more active affairs of temporal life, the husband and the subject of this shetch followed the example of her parents and retired to a comfortable grandparent residence near the larger farm-house, where her husband died December 8, 1927. Sister Yoder was noted as a devoted mother and industrious homemaker. She was a loyal member of the Amish Mennonite church since youth. The survivors of her immediate family are: Mrs. Daniel M. Schrock, Dover, Dela., Simon M., of near Grantsville, Jonas M., near Meyersdale, Pa., Pre. Noah M., near Dover, Dela., Edward M. and Ezra M., both of near Grantsville. Of her parental family the following survive: Bishop Daniel J. Beachy, Arthur, Ill., Barbara, Wellman, Iowa, widow of the late well-known Samuel D. Guengerich, and Annie, Grantsville, widow of the late widely and esteemed minister of the Gospel, Jacob S. Miller, Bro. Beachy and Sister Guengerich were her seniors in age. A brother and a sister preceded her in death in early childhood, the sister, a victim of small-pox, the two having been the first born members of the family. A son preceded her in death, in his early childhood, and a daughter, Elizabeth, the first wife of the late Jonas R. Beachy, died over seven years ago. The funeral was held at the Flag Run meeting house near Springs, Pa., with interment in the adjacent cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by ministers Ben Fisher, of the local congregation, and Iddo Yoder, of Dover, Dela. Among those present at the funeral from a distance, were Daniel M. Schrock and wife, Noah Yoder and wife and son Elmer, and Daniel Beachy and wife and son Joel, Arthur, Ill. 221

1-1-1917 Yoder. – Catherine Swartzendruber, wife of David D. Yoder, was born in Maryland July 31, 1852, died at her late home near Kalona, Iowa, December 3, 1916. Aged 64 years, 4 months, and 2 days. Her illness was of only a short duration, the last few days she had severe spasms of short intervals, over 200 in all, which caused her great suffering. The funeral service took place Dec. 5, at Upper Creek Church, at which occasion a very large concourse of relatives and friends were assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased. Services were conducted by G. A. Yoder, assisted by J. B. Miller from Grantsville, Md., and M. S. Zehr from Pigeon, Mich.

1-1-1931 Yoder. – Catherine Yoder, widow of the late Urias D. Yoder, and daughter of Daniel and Susanna (Beachy) Brenneman, was born in the Cherry Glade region near accident, Md., January 4, 1853; died at the home of John U. Yoder, her son, near Grantsville, Md., December 18, 1930; age 77 years, 11 months, 14 days. She was married to Urias D. Yoder April 19, 1874. To this union were four daughters and six sons. The husband preceded her into eternity July 7, 1912. The oldest child, Emma, passed into eternity at the age of nearly thirteen years. Three sons died in infancy. The youngest daughter, Susie, the wife of Jacob Zook, died in 1923 at the age of nearly thirty five years. Of the immediate family three sons and two daughters survive; John U., Samuel and Albert, all of near Grantsville, Md., and Lydia, wife of Gideon Petersheim, and Magdalena, wife of Solomon S. Hostetler both living near Salisbury, Pa. There are also a number of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Of her father’s family, one brother, Samuel, living near Bittinger, Md., and one sister, Harriet, married to G. W. Engle, Baltimore, Md., survive. The departed sister was in declining health for some time, having failed in bodily and mental powers. She professed faith in Christ and obedience to His requirements in young womanhood, uniting with the Amish Mennonite church, in which communion she died. We trust after life’s weary labors and trials she has attained unto peace and rest. The funeral was held at the Flag Run M. H. near Salisbury, Pa., Sunday, Dec. 21, with interment in the cemetery near by. The services were conducted by Bennie Fisher and Joseph J. Yoder. The attendance at the funeral was very large, other congregations having called off appointments to give opportunity to attend.

2-15-1939 Yoder. – Catherine Yoder, daughter of the late Bishop Joel J. and Savilla (Beachy) Miller, was born near Grantsville, October 15, 1878, died in the Hazel McGilvery Hospital, Meyersdale, Pa., January 27, 1939, at the age of 60 years, 3 months and 12 days. She had been in failing health during the latter part of the year, her attending physician having prescribed rest in bed because of her disability, early in August, and after about three weeks confinement she was again permitted to be up. She apparently improved and was again able to attend church services until near Christmas when she had an attack of what seemed to be a liver disorder, and she was again obliged to be in bed much of the time. On January 17 she had a paralytic stroke, from Catherine Miller which she again partially rallied. On account of complications, including a diabetical condition of some years standing, it was considered best to remove her to the hospital where she could have constant, skilled attention, and where she had another stroke after which she did not regain any degree of consciousness. Her condition was primarily due to heart malady with various complications. She was united in marriage with Simon M. Yoder, October 6, 1898. To this union were born six sons and two daughters, all of whom with the bereaved husband survive: Verna, Mrs. Enos Maust, Meyersdale, Pa.; Naomi, wife of Simon Tice, Grantsville, Md.; Earl of Portsmouth, Va,; Owen, Berlin, Pa,; Alva, on the homestead, Grantsville; 222

Homer, Ivan, Springs, Pa.; Mark, Bittinger, Md. Eighteen grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters survive: Jonas B. Miller, Grantsville; Alvin J. Miller, Kent, Ohio; Milton B. Miller, Grantsville; Mary, Mrs. Lewis J. Schrock, Farmington, Delaware, and Mrs. Annie Yoder, Grantsville. The one, of whom her connections are bereft, was a thoughtful, devoted and loyal daughter in her youth; a faithful, loving, devoted and virtuous wife; a tender-hearted, compassionate and self denying mother; a diligent, circumspect and prudent house-mother, and a considerate, sympathetic and affectionate neighbor. Early in life she united with the Amish Mennonite Church of which she was a devoted member until death. She will be greatly missed in the spheres which she occupied; but “we sorrow not as do others who have no hope.” The funeral was held at the Maple Glen meetinghouse, near Grantsville, Jan. 30. Services at the home conducted by C. W. Bender; at the house of worship, by Shem Peachey and S. G. Shetler, with added remarks by Noah Brenneman, Nevin Bender and Eli Swartzentruber.

E’en for the dead I will not bind my soul to grief: Death cannot long divide; For is it not as though the rose that climbed the garden wall Has blossomed on the other side? Death doth hide, But not divide; Thou art with Christ, and Christ with me; In Christ united still are we.

3-15-1914 Yoder. – Catherine Mast was born January 18, 1833 in Lancaster County, Pa., and died in the city of Elkhart, Indiana, January 18, 1914, on her eighty-first birthday. She was the only surviving member of a family of seven children. She was married in Holmes County, Ohio to Samuel S. Mast, January 21, 1858. He preceded her in death ten years. She had been suffering with kidney trouble and asthma since last August. She bore her affliction patiently and looked forward in the assurance and hope of a better life to come. She is survived by the following children: Nicholas Y., Noah T., Sanford D., Samuel E., and Dr. J. C. Mast, and Mrs. Elizabeth Fenzel. There are also eight grandchildren. She was a faithful member in the Mennonite church, and we have reason to console our hearts with the thought that our loss is her eternal gain. Funeral services were conducted by John F. Funk in the Mennonite church in Elkhart, on January 21, from II Timothy 4:6-8. John F. Funk

2-1-1925 Yoder. – Cletus Raymond Yoder was born June 20, 1917. Died November 29, 1924; aged 7 years, 5 months, 20 days. On the morning of the 29 Cletus went with his father to Belleville, Pa. His father had business at the grist mill where Cletus met with the accident which caused instant death. The family has the sympathy of the community in this visitation of death. Funeral services were held at the house by Jonas D. Yoder and at the church by Eli Kanagy and John L. Mast.

8-1-1913 Yoder. – Daniel F. Yoder was born March 3, 1873, and died June 30, 1913, aged 40 years, 3 months and 27 days. The funeral services were held at the home of his father, John M. Yoder, at nine o’clock Thursday morning and was attended by one of the largest cortege of friends ever seen in this vicinity. Danny was an energetic and hard working man and a successful farmer. He had a genial disposition and was 223

beloved by all who knew him, and his untimely death has brought a gloom over the whole community who extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. Daniel was a member of the old Amish church. He leaves a widow, father, mother and two sisters. Funeral services conducted by Bishop D. J. Beachy and Rev. J. D. Schrock.

3-15-1932 Yoder. – Daniel J. Yoder, son of John T. and Annie Yoder (nee Bontrager), deceased, was born October 1, 1863, in Lagrange County, Indiana, and died at his home near Weatherford, Custer County, Okla., February 28, 1932; aged 68 years, 4 months, 4 days. He was married four times as follows: First to Lucy Lehman, January 1, 1885, to whom 2 children were born, John of Watova, Okla., 1 daughter, Annie, died in infancy. They lived together 4 years, 5 months, 13 days. He married Rebecca Schrock September 13, 1891, to whom 5 children were born, Harvey of Thomas, Okla., Fred of Arthur, Ill., Clara, wife of Ed N. Mast and Solomon, both of Norfolk, Va. Mary died in infancy. They lived together 8 years, 3 months, 13 days. He was married to Lizzie Miller, October 13, 1901, to whom 3 children were born, George of Weatherford, Okla., Jemima, Norfolk, Va. They lived together 7 years, 3 months, 3 days. He was married to Miriam Mullet (nee Hershberger), widow of Benedict Mullet, to whom 3 children were born, Leo at home. Twins died in infancy. They lived together 18 years, 3 months, 17 days. He leaves a sorrowing wife, 9 children and 25 grandchildren. Two of the children were not present at the funeral, namely, John and Clara. John moved from Custer County to Nowata County since January 1932. He also leaves 3 brothers and 5 sisters: Joe and John of Weatherford, Okla., Joni of Hydro, Okla., Annie, widow of Adam Burkholder of Marshall Co., Ind., Millie, wife of Andy Mast, Arthur, Ill., Lizzie, widow of Ananias Miller, Delia, wife of Dave Gingerich, both of Thomas, Lydia, wife of Joe Detweiler in Delaware. They moved from Mayes Co., Okla., to Delaware on New Year, 1932. Lydia was not present at the funeral. Funeral was held at home March 3, where a large crowd of people had gathered. Services were conducted by Bishops Ira Nissley and S. W. Bender. Burial at Amish cemetery. He united with the Old Order Amish Church in his early youth and remained a faithful member till the end. He was much concerned about the future of our church and Sunday school. It was very seldom that his place was not filled in church. He always showed a very kind in time of sickness or any need or suffering. His death was a shock to relatives and friends far and near. He was sick a little over a week but not considered serious until about four days before death. His death was due to influenza.

1-15-1922 Yoder. – Elias A. Yoder was born near the present site of Meyersdale, Penna., December 17, 1834, and died near Norfolk, Va., December 25, 1921, at the age of 87 years and 8 days. A little less than two years ago the deceased brother contracted gangrene in one of his toes from which he suffered intence and continual pain for over a year but apparently he again possessed fair health, considering the conditions which were his previously, and he again occasionally read the Scriptures in the regular preaching services and bore testimony to the admonitions and exhortations delivered and filled his place as a counsellor, and was present at the regular meeting on Christmas morning passing away that night. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church early in life and became a minister of the Gospel many years ago, the date of the ordination not being available to the writer of this. Like many a man of earlier environments he was of a rugged and robust physique and of an active, resolute temperament. His ministerial capacities were strongest in the line of councelor and adjustor of difficulties and as a peacemaker and as deviser and finder of ways and means for the betterment of his fellow man. 224

He was thrice married, his first wife Elizabeth, daughter of the late Pre. Jacob Brenneman, was the mother of his children. His second wife was Elizabeth, daughter of the late Bishop Jonas Beachy. His third wife was Susanna, nee Hostetler, the widow of the late Jacob Swartzentruber. She preceded him to the spirit world twenty-four years ago. He leaves to mourn his departure 2 sons, 3 daughters, 29 grandchildren, and 80 great-grandchildren. Three daughters, nine grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren preceded him to the great Beyond. The funeral was held at the Church of the Brethern meeting house at Summit Mills, Pa., on December 29. Services were conducted by Bishop Lewis Beachy, Oakland, Md., and by Pre. C. J. Swartzentruber, Norfolk, Va., the latter using principally as a basis for remarks portions of I Cor. 15. We hope that he who sought peace in life found it also in death.

10-15-1922 Yoder. – Elias C. Yoder was born on the farm, where he died, near Summit Mills, Pa., October 10, 1854. Died Sept. 19, 1922, aged 67 years, 11 months and 9 days. His health was not good for some time, but he was not considered very sick and went about his occupation and affairs doing light work and attending business affairs: on the Sunday previous to his death, when he was alone his wife having goin to call upon her aged and infirm mother, two men appeared who asked for something to eat; he supplied food and while these were eating a third man appeared and upbraised those who were eating, and about that time Bro.Yoder heard some one at the cellar door and investigation showed that a fourth man was in the act of carrying a jar of butter out of the cellar; being discovered he became enraged and began casting stones at the owner of the premise. Evidently the four men were under the influence of liquor. The men left in a car together, taking the butter with them. The shock brought on a crisis from which the weakened body could not rally and regain normal condition and on Tuesday evening death ensued. The visitation of death and the departure of loved ones ever brings grief, mourning, and sadness, but in addition to the unavoidable sorrows attending such occurrences this is also attended by another phase of sadness, in this that thus another victim is added to the number chargeable to this wave of lawlessness, sin and crime which is sweeping over our land. The deceased was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church since early in life, in which communion he died. He was married to Dora C. Hochstetler February 8, 1880. To this union were born three sons and nine daughters; the eldest son died in infancy. All the children, save the youngest, Oma, are married. All the surviving members of the family were present at the funeral, which was held at the A. M. meeting house at Summit Mills, Pa., Sept. 22. Funeral was conducted by Daniel J. Swartzentruber of Oakland, Md., and Moses M. Beachy, bishop of which the deceased was a member. The scriptures used were portions of I Cor. 15 and II Cor. 5:1-10. We hope the departed brother has a part in that “building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” J. B. M.

5-1-1935 Yoder. – Eliza (Stutzman) wife of David S. Yoder was born March 10, 1852 in Cambria County, Penna., died at her home in Kalona Iowa April 6, 1929 aged 77 years, 26 days. When but a child she with her parents came to Iowa where she spent the rest of her life. At the age of 16 she became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church being baptized in a class of 24 only 2 of whom are now left. On January 16, 1873 she was united in marriage with David S. Yoder. Living together in the joys and sorrows of life a little over 56 years. This union was blest with seven children, 5 sons and 2 daughters who are Stephen D., Mary wife of Manasses J. Miller, Yost D., Lewis D., Joe D., Lena wife of Jonas R. Yoder, and Frank D., all of Kalona 225

Iowa all of whom are yet living, thus in her death the circle of the home is broken. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, seven children, 32 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one brother John Stutzman, Kalona, Iowa, and one sister Mrs. Ananias Yoder, Parnell, Iowa besides many other relatives and friends. She was afflicted with Diabetes for about 16 years and this together with other complications which set in the last few days, at times caused considerable suffering, which diseases finally resulted in her death. Funeral services were held Monday April 8, 1929 at 12 o’clock at the home in Kalona conducted by Elmer G. Swartzendruber in the English language and at 2 P. M. on the old Homestead 4 1/2 miles north of Kalona conducted by Chris Yoder and S. J. Kemp in the German language.

1-15-1928 Yoder. – Elizabeth Yoder Brenneman was born near Accident, Md., October 30, 1857. Died at the home of C. W. Bender, near Salisbury, Pa., December 21, 1927; aged 70 years, 1 month, 21 days. She was married to Christian Selders December 4, 1880—being his second wife. To this union were born two sons and two daughters. Her husband died December 8, 1896, his death being due to an accident in which the balance wheel of a fodder cutter was broken into fragments due to the terrific speed of a steam engine the governor of which failed to work through which accident injuries resulted from which he died in a short time. The subject of this obituary then, with heroic fortitude and resolution, took up the family cares and duties and succeeded in providing for the needs of those left to her care. She was married to Deacon Elias Hershberger July 23, 1905 and thus came into the occupancy of the home where most of her after-life was spent. Bro. Hershberger died August 12, 1908. She was married to Solomon D. Yoder May 12, 1912. He died July 10, 1926. Elizabeth Brenneman She was noted for her industrious, energetic, resolute characteristics and for her neighborly helpfulness. She professed her faith and allegiance to Christ and united with the Amish Mennonite Church early in life and died loyal to the faith. Funeral services were conducted at the Flag Run M. H. by C. W. Bender in German, text Job 14:14-17 and by Noah Brenneman in English, text, Psa. 23. In the afternoon, funeral services were also held at the Cherry Glade M. H., her earlier church home and region of her earlier life, near Bittinger, Md., services by C. W. Bender in German from II Tim 4:6-8 and by Noah Brenneman in English from Psalms 23. Her remains were buried in the cemetery adjacent, by the side of her first husband. Two sons, two daughters, one step-son, a number of grandchildren, one brother, and as far as is at present known to the writer, three sisters survive. J. B. Miller

5-1-1935 Yoder. – Elizabeth (Troyer) Yoder was born in Elkhart County, Indiana, December 9, 1872; died at her home near Breman, Indiana, March 18, 1935, at the age of 62 years, 3 months and 9 days. She was married to John J. Yoder, April 9, 1893. To this union were born 6 children – 6 sons and 3 daughters. One son and one daughter preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her departure her deeply bereaved husband and the following sons and daughters: Cephas, Milford, Ind., Sarah, wife of Levi Schrock, Mary, wife of Eli M. Schmucker and Mahlon, all of Milford, Ind. ; 15 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Jephtha, La Grange, Ind.; David who had his home with her, and 3 sisters, Mrs. Samuel Hochstetler, Goshen, Ind,; Mrs. Noah S. Miller, Kalona, Iowa, and Mrs. Enos Glick, Shipshewana, Ind., as well as many other relatives and friends. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in her youth and remained faithful to the end. Death came as the result of an inward cancer, and of paralysis from which she was speechless the last ten days. Funeral services were held March 20, 1935, conducted by Abraham Yoder and Monroe Hochstetler in German and by Homer North in English, Text, John 5:24-29. The Family 226

9-1-1936 Yoder. – Elizabeth (Yoder) Yoder, daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (Byler) Yoder was born in Lawrence County, Pa., October 11, 1855; died August 6, 1936, near Weatherford, Oklahoma, at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 25 days. She became a member of the Old Order Amish church in her youth and remained faithful to the end. She became afflicted through a paralytic stroke from which she suffered for several days. November 30, 1873, she was married to Jacob Yoder, son of Michael and Barbara (Huffman) Yoder, who died September 19, 1911. She lived in widowhood 24 years, 11 months and 13 days. To her married union 11 children were born; 4 sons and 7 daughters. She leaves to mourn her departure 2 sons and 3 daughters, 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

3-1-1927 Yoder. – Elizabeth Leota, daughter of Homer D. and Nancy (Bontrager) Yoder was born January 18, 1927; died February 9, 1927; aged 3 weeks and 1 day. She leaves to mourn her early departure father, mother, one sister, Ada, 4 grandparents and 4 great-grandparents, some uncles and aunts and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Defianve Co., Conservative Churchhouse February 12 by Bros. Sam Each of___ Ind, and S. D. Grieser of Archbold, Ohio, whose texts were Job 1:21 and Mark 10:14. In this case it is true as has been said, “She has budded on earth to bloom in heaven.”

2-1-1919 Yoder. – Elsie, daughter of Israel and Rebecca Yoder (deceased) was born near Allensville, Pa., March 7, 1897; died of influenza-pneumonia Dec. 17, 1918; aged 21 years, 9 months, and 10 days. In her youth she united with the Amish Mennonite Church and lived a consistent Christian life. She will be remembered for her cheerful and loving disposition. She is survived by her father, one sister, one brother and many friends. Short services at the home by E. H. Kanagy from Matt. 24:42. Burial in the near-by cemetery.

2-1-1919 Yoder. – Esther (King) Yoder was born near Belleville, Pa., August 8, 1832. Died Dec. 30, 1918; aged 86 years, 4 months and 22 days. She was confined to her bed for about eighteen years. She was afflicted with cancer and was in feeble health for quite a while. She was married to Christian H. Yoder, who preceded her about eleven year. Two daughters and four grandchildren survive. Funeral held at the Locust Grove M. H. conducted by Joseph H. Byler and John L. Mast.

1-1-1940 Yoder. – Ezra M. Yoder, son of Bishop Moses D. and Caroline (Beachy) Yoder, was born on the old homestead, where he died, near Grantsville, Md., September 18, 1889. He died of a malignant internal tumor with complications, after a lingering illness, December 17, 1939, at the age of 50 years, 2 months and 29 days. He was married to Savilla C. Beachy, November 15, 1910. To this union were born four sons and two daughters: Walter, Meyersdale, Pa.; Rufus, Honeybrook, Pa.; Irvin and Anna (twins); Sarah and Christian, all at home. His first wife preceded him in death. He was married to Mrs. Amanda (Yoder) Beachy, March 8, 1923. To this union were born two sons and three daughters: Elsie, Frieda, Floyd and Cloyd (twins), and Pauline, all at home, the latter only a little over three months old. The children along with with the step-daughter, Lizzie Beachy, the daughter of Mrs. Yoder, by her former marriage, all survive. He is survived by four brothers: Simon M., Grantsville; Jonas M., Meyersdale, Pa.; Edward, Grantsville; and Noah M., Dover, Delaware. One brother died in childhood and his sisters, Mary, the widow of the late Daniel M. Schrock died in advancing 227

years near Dover, Dela., and Lizzie, died in young womanhood, the first wife of Jonas R. Beachy, Meyersdale, Pa. He united with the Amish Mennonite church early in life and died in communicant membership of the church of his choice. In character he was quiet, unpretentious, steady and constant and we believe that his loved ones need not weep as those who have no hope. In his temporal affairs he was quietly successful without being grasping or crowding his personal interests to the disadvantage of others. Much concern and sympathy has been prevalent in the community for the afflicted widow and family in the illness and untimely death of the husband and father. The Lord keep, sustain and bless them, and the community be sympathetically helpful. The funeral was held at the Flag Run meeting house, near Salisbury, Pa., December 19, with a very large Ezra M Yoder attendance. Services at the home were conducted by Norman D. Beachy; at the meeting house by Robert Kauffman and Emery Yutzy from Madison County, Ohio, George Beiler of Lancaster County, Pa., and by J. B. Miller in English. The following lines have been submitted by the family for publication, and while it has usually been our practice to discard verses requested to be published with obituaries, we shall make an exception in this case, that of our near neighbors, and will publish the following eight lines, which we deem appropriate.

We miss thee from our home, father, We miss thee from thy place, A shadow o’er our life is cast; We miss the sunshine of thy face; We miss thy kind and willing hand, Thy fond and earnest care; Our house is dark without thee- We miss thee everywhere.

6-15-1919 Yoder. – Fannie, daughter of Edward and Annie Yoder, died at her home near Grantsville, Md., on June 9, 1919, of scarlet fever, after about thirty hours illness, at the age of 8 years, 9 months and 21 days. Again we can say with the fullest assurance that the loss to the family is the gain of the departed one.

1-15-1934 Yoder. – Gideon A. Yoder, one of a family of 12 children, a son of Bishop Abner Yoder and Veronica Schrock was born October 2, 1855, in Somerset County, Penna., and died at his home near Wellman, Iowa, January 1, 1934; aged 78 years, 2 months, 29 days. In 1866 at the age of 11 he came with his parents to Iowa where he united with the Amish Mennonite Church and was baptized in a class of 22 October 14, 1877, by his father Abner Yoder. On December 22, 1878, he was united in marriage with Mattie D. Miller, by Bishop Abner Yoder and to this union were born 5 sons; one died in infancy and those living are Abner, Arthur, David and Willis all residing in the immediate neighborhood. There are left to survive him and to mourn their loss, his wife, four sons, 11 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 228

John A. of Iowa City, and Abner of Wellman; 2 sisters, Elizabeth, widow of the late Bishop Peter Kinsinger and Salome, widow of Samuel Bender and also many other relatives and friends. The first number of years of their married life were spent on a farm just west of Sharon Center. In the spring of 1896 they moved to the farm on which he died, and in this same year on November 29, 1896, he was ordained to the ministry in the Upper Deer Creek congregation; and on June 15, 1919, he was called to the responsible office of Bishop in this same congregation in which callings he labored faithfully so long as his health and strength permitted, having taken an active part in the services for his last time on May 4, 1930, when he brake the bread of communion after which the condition of his voice and health became such that he no longer took an active part; nevertheless he for some time yet was able to give counsel and advice with the ability as before which blessings were greatly appreciated by the younger members of the ministry. Gideon was a man whose earnest desire was to live the simple, humble, Christian life, and he met the trials and difficulties of life, and especially those common to his services, as a servant of our Master, without complaint and often unknown to those about him, only consulting over the problems as they confronted him in life with those as he thought the necessity of the cases demanded. Even though he had been failing more or less in health for some time it was not until in March, 1933, that his first Paralytic Stroke came upon him followed with several others which weakened his condition. He patiently bore until the good Lord carried him across the threshold of the New Year and then called him home through Cerebral Hemorrhage as the immediate cause of his death. Funeral services were held at the Upper Deer Creek Church Wed., Jan. 3, 1934, conducted by John Y. Swartzendruber and Amos C. Swartzendruber in the Basement and by Albert S. Miller, Elmer G. Swartzendruber and Simon Gingerich in the Main room. The text of Gal. 6:14 was used, this being Bro. Yoder’s choice some time before his death.

11-15-1936 Yoder. – Harvey S. Yoder, son of the late Solomon D. and Catherine (Yutzy - Maust) Yoder, was born near Grantsville, Md., March 14, 1873; died at his home near Grantsville, October 24, 1936, at the age of 63 years, 7 months and 10 days. He was married to Annie Miller, daughter of the late Bishop Joel J. and Savilla (Beachy) Miller, October 13, 1898. To this union 7 sons and 10 daughters were born (6 of whom were triplets), of whom 4 sons and 8 daughters survive, with their bereft mother. There were 21 grandchildren, of whom 20 survive. Of survivors, there are also one brother, one sister, 2 half-brothers, 1 half-sister, and many relatives and friends more distant. He became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church early in life in which communion he died. He had been superintendent of the Maple Glen Sunday School for a number of years, and was a teacher in the same school for a longer term of years, to the time when incapacited by ill health. He was a member of the first Board of Trustees of the A. M. Children’s Home and was a trustee for an extended period afterwards. Death came to him very suddenly, while sitting at his desk in the midst of his family, in Harvey S Yoder familiar conversation, about an hour after having eaten supper. This was his customary place for his work in his account books and which he frequently occupied after having discontinued his labors for the day. He had been afflicted with a serious heart derangement for several years, in its advanced form known by medical men as coronary occlusion, and had several critical attacks, notably that about ten months before, when he was confined to bed about six weeks, and during the early period of which he suffered intence pains. The funeral was held at the Maple Glen meeting house near Grantsville, October 27. Services at the home were conducted by C. W. Bender, and at the house of worship by Noah Brenneman in German, text Psa. 116:15; Jonas D. 229

Yoder, Belleville, Pa., who read Psa. 46 and spoke from Job 14:14: and Gideon D. Miller from last clause of John 11:28, both in English, with concluding services at the grave by C. W. Bender. (Note: Herold der Wahrheit 3-1-1937.) Counting by weeks, some hours less than four months ago, the message apprising of the death of the late Harvey S. Yoder was directed to the home of the brother who has now gone to his reward. And to the day four months ago Bro. Yoder was called by a second message to take part in the funeral rites, and his last, a memorable visit, was made to the Casselman River community, in which he served in the ministry of the word in an efficient and highly edifying and upbuilding funeral sermon, which will remain as a fragrant and acceptable memory to those who heard him.

4-15-1918 Yoder. – Ida Kropf Yoder was born October 26, 1893, in Clackamas County, Oregon; died in Harrisburg, Oregon, March 21, 1918. She was confined to her bed on March 4, and on March 7 was taken to the hospital. On March 4 she had an operation. The doctor thought she had erysipelas and at times had some hope of her recovery, but soon all hopes were gone. On the night of the 11th she talked all night. She spoke of how she saw a glimpse of heaven and the Golden City and heard the angles coming and singing. She gave a strong warning to all the people to be at peace with their God and their fellowmen and be ready for His coming; and of the great love of God for all mankind and how great and wonderful it is to have everlasting life. She told her husband that it was hard to break the ties between husband and wife that he should not worry, as God would take care of the children. She accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 13, united with the A. M., Church and was faithful to the end. Funeral services at the house by Peter Newswander and at the Church by C. R. Gerig in German and C. C. Steckley in English. Text, Rev. 14:13. She was married to John P. Yoder of Wellman, Iowa, Oct. 25, 1914. To this union were born two children. She leaves to mourn her early departure husband and 2 children, father and mother, 6 brothers and 3 sisters and many relatives and friends. She was laid to rest at the Alford Cemetery.

1-1-1937 Yoder. – Iddo D. Yoder, son of the late Daniel D. and Anna (Lantz) Yoder, was born in Garrett County, Md., October 14, 1889; died in the Hazel McGilvery Hospital, Meyersdale, Pa., December 6, 1936, at the age of 47 years, 1 month, and 21 days. Death was due to a weak heart complicated with conditions brought on by grippe. He was taken to the hospital in the afternoon and died that night. He was united in marriage with Effie E. Yoder, June 13, 1915. They lived in matrimony 21 years and almost 6 months. To this union 2 sons and 3 daughters were born. One infant son preceded him in death. With his wife, the following children survive: Frieda, Dora, Mary, and Peter, all at home; two sisters and one brother (Mrs. Noah J. Lee, Dover, Del.; Mrs. Gideon J. Brenneman, Springs, Pa.; and Ira D. Yoder, Stevensville, Md.) He united with the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church at the age of seventeen years. He was ordained to the ministry of the Gospel in May, 1921, in which membership and ministery he labored faithfully unto the end. He attended preaching services the Sunday before he died, on which occasion he preached his last sermon. Funeral services were held at the Flag Run meetinghouse, December 9, at 10 A. M., conducted by Pre. Eli D. Beachy, Oakland, Md., and by Bishop John Hostetler, Dover, Del., assisted by Bishop Joseph J. Yoder of the home congregation. He was a kind and loving husband and father and will be greatly missed in the hame as in the community.

4-15-1921 Yoder. – Isaac Yoder was born in Alsace, France, December 14, 1832. Died March 13, 1921, at the home of his daughter, Sister Jacob Stoll, in Daviess County, Indiana, at the age of 88 years, 2 months and 27 days. He was married to Rosa Graber, February 10, 18(5)5. To this union were born nine children—three sons and six daughters, as follows: 230

Isaac; Mary, wife of Jacob Stoll. Katie, wife of John Richerd; Rosa, wife of Noah Miller; (Allen County, Indiana) Fannie, wife of Hiram Lichty; Annie, wife of Peter Stoll, in Kansas. His wife preceded him nine years ago. Jacob, John, and Lena also preceded their father to the great Beyond. (If we mistake not, Lena, above mentioned, was the first wife of Hiram Lichty.—Editor). He had 43 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, aggregating 141 of whom 131 are still living. The funeral was held at the home of Jacob Stoll, March 16, at 1 P. M. There was a large congregation assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to his mortal remains. Sermons were delivered by Abraham Knepp from Psalms 90 and by Joseph Wagler from I Cor. 15:35 to the end of the chapter. Those in attendance from a distance were: Noah Miller’s; Dan Zehr’s; Mrs. John Graber and daughter, Amy; John Smucker’s and two children from Allen County, Ind., Peter Yoder and Fred Yutira of Fulton County, Ohio. Bro. Yoder left Alsace for America, March 4, 1853; was on the ocean six weeks. After his arrival in this country he settled near Orrville, Ohio. In the fall of 1854 he moved to Allen County, Ind., where he remained 14 years; from there he removed to Texas, where later Sister Yoder died and her remains were brought to Daviess County for burial. He later removed to Kansas with his son-in-law Peter Stoll. He remained there six years; then moved back to Daviess County again and lived with his son-in-law, Hiram Lichty, most of the time until about two weeks before his death when he went to another son-in-law, Jacob Stoll. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in his youth in France; and remained a faithful member unto his death. He always had a cheerful word for everybody; he said he was ready to die. His death was due to age and dropsy. He was patient to the end.

3-1-1931 Yoder. – Israel T. Yoder died at his home in Belleville, Pa., Tuesday, 11:30 P. M., February 3, 1931, at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 22 days. His health had been failing for several years, and some time last September he was stricken with apoplexy; his right side was paralyzed and his speech was destroyed which left him in a helpless and, from a temporal stand point, unfortunate condition. He seemed to know all his friends who came to see him, and tried to talk with them but could not. He was a brother of the Locust Grove congregation and as long as health permitted his seat in the congregation was seldom vacant. In the last few years he often said to the writer during visits, that he had a desire to depart and was waiting for the Lord to take him out of this world of sin and sorrow. He leaves his beloved companion and seven children to mourn his death but was not as those who have no hope, for we believe he died in a living faith in a risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. And we read in Revelations: “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” Four sons are living: Samuel, the eldest, in North Dakota, Jesse on the old homestead near Belleville, Christian in Oregon and Thomas in Michigan, One son died in infancy. Three daughters survive: Mollie, wife of Jacob Hartzler, Sadie, wife of Thomas Speicher, and Cora, wife of Ezra Hartzler, all of whom live near their parental home. Two sisters are yet living, Salina, wife of Jephtha Hostetler and Saloma, widow of the late L. L. King. The funeral was held Feb. 7, services at the home by J. D. Yoder, and at the Locust Grove M. H. by Sam T. Yoder and Elmer Hess in English and by John L. Mast in German. The brother had marked some scriptures and several hymns were selected. The funeral was very largely attended, friends having been present from Mattawana, and from Lancaster County, Pa.

11-15-1935 Yoder. – Jacob D. Yoder, son of the late David and Mary Summy, was born near Summit Mils, Pa., July 10, 1861; died October 23, 1939, at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 13 days. He was married to Lydia E. Gnagey, who died in Huron County, Mich., March 29, 1917. To this union were born 231

12 children, of whom two sons survive; Abraham, of near Mayersdale, Pa., at whose home the deceased spent the last years of his life; Mahlon, also of near Meyersdale. Another son Dennis, who was married and left widow and children, preceded his father in several years. In his second marriage he was married to Martha Kolbfleish, to which union five children were born, of whom three sons survive. He had twenty-two grandchildren of whom nineteen survive. He had thirteen great-grandchildren, of whom eleven survive. He was united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his younger days, in which he held membership at the time of his death. The funeral was held at the Summit Mills meetinghouse, October 25, with burial in the family cemetery on the farm now owned by Omar Bender, near Summit Mills. Services at the home were conducted by C. W. Bender, at the meetinghouse by Noah Brenneman in German and by J. B. Miller in Jacob D Yoder English. Of his paternal family, two sisters survive, Mrs. William W. Bender and Mrs. Russel Engle, both of near Meyersdale. (Note, 11-1-1939 issue)

5-1-1924 Yoder. – Jacob S. Yoder was born in Holmes County, Ohio, June 8, 1863; died at his home near Pigeon, Mich., April 3. 1924; aged 60 years, 9 months, 25 days. At the age of seven years, in 1870, he moved with his parents to Johnson Co., Iowa, where he grew to manhood. In his early life he accepted Christ as his Savior and remained faithful to the end. On December 25, 1892, he was married to Ida Kempf and in 1894 she died leaving a daughter, Cora, now the wife of John Y. Swartzendruber of Iowa. On February 18, 1897 he was married to Rebecca Bontrager. Seven children were born to this union, namely Eva, Monroe, Walter, Minerva, Maynard, Joseph and Andrew. Minerva died in the year 1918 and the others and also one adopted daughter with their mother survive; also one granddaughter, five brothers and one sister and many friends. His death came rather in an unexpected was, and yet his health had been failing for the last two years due to heart trouble and dropsy. He had been eating his breakfast with the rest of the family, when in a moment, without a struggle he passed away. Only a few days before his death he sang the song “Christ the Lord cometh, man knoweth not when.” May 13, 1906, he was ordained to the ministry of the Gospel in which office he labored until death. Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Church Sunday, April 6, where a large concourse of friends assembled to pay their last tribute of respect. Services were conducted by M. S. Zehr in German from Romans 6:23, and Menno Esch in English from Amos 4:12. Interment in the cemetery near by.

12-15-1934 Yoder. – Joel J. Yoder was born near Meyersdale, Pa., May 28, 1866; died near Parkman, Geauga County, Ohio, December 2 1934, at the age of 68 years, 6 months and 4 days. He had been afflicted with asthma for some years; later, at the close of his life, with dropsy. The last two years he was obliged to sleep in a sitting position. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in his youth. He was married to Mattie J. Fisher November 25, 1901, who, with one son, Albert, New York, and one daughter, Fannie, wife of Alvin J. Bixler, Orrville, Ohio, and a grandchild, survive. Also two brothers, Jost J. Yoder, Kalona, Iowa, and Christian J. Yoder, Grantsville, Md., survive. The funeral was held at the residence of John Fisher, and was conducted by Jonas E. Helmuth, Hartville, Ohio, and Simon Coblentz, Uniontown, Ohio. Texts used: John 5:20- 30, and Amos 4:12 with I Cor. 5:35-38, respectively. Attendants from a distance were: Mrs. Benjamin Troyer, Norfolk, Va., and C. J. Yoder, Grantsville, Md. Many were present from nearer regions. 232

12-15-1927 Yoder. – Our friend and brother John E. Yoder was born in the year 1866. Died November 24, 1927; aged 61 years, 3 months, 19 days. He leaves a sorrowing widow and three sons to mourn his death but not as those who have no hope, as he died in the faith of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And we believe he will hear those blessed words, “Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord,” I cannot help but write a few more lines about this brother. I do not believe in praising the dead. I never did, for we are all saved by grace, not by works. What I want to say about the brother is this; he tried to live in the light God gave him. He had gifts that not all people have. He had a gift of singing; was always at his place in the church, was always ready to help the poor and needy and any good cause for the upbuilding of the Church and community and his house was a home of prayer. Many good books were always on his table. When you visited him his talk was nearly always of God’s words, as long as he could talk. There was quite a while he could not speak or could not get the sentence together but tried so hard to tell you. He was stricken with apoplexy more than a year ago.Then paralysis set in and caused his death. I frequently visited him. I never heard him complain. He had many friends far and near. His was a large funeral; quite a few from Lancaster County came to show their respect to the brother. We will leave him in God’s hands. Do we, who are living, try to live up to the light God gives us. The brother was a good example for me. I always was helped by his conversation and the life he led. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth: yea saith the Spirit that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them. S. W. Peachey.

3-15-1937 Yoder. – Preacher Jonas D. Yoder was born January 12, 1864, on a farm about three miles west of Belleville, Pa., son of Jonas and Katie Yoder; died February 21, 1937; aged 73 years, 1 month, 9 days. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Rufus and David Z. Yoder, and by two sisters, Lydia Peachey and Rebecca Smoker. On January 21, 1886, he was united in marriage to Leah Yoder, who died March 21, 1936. Three children and one foster daughter; namely, Mrs. Katie Hostetler, Mrs. Fronica Smoker, Harvey Yoder, and Mrs. Harvey Hostetler; also one brother, S. R. Yoder, all of Belleville. Preacher Yoder had been in ill health for about three months due to a heart condition and hence was unable to attend worship for some time. He served the Locust Grove Church as minister for nearly 32 years. He was ordained to the ministry in 1904 by Bishop Solomon Swartzendruber of Pigeon, Mich. With returning physical strength he felt that he could again serve his Lord by proclaiming divine truth, so on Sunday morning he was taken to church and assumed his place in the pulpit and announced a hymn. “Building For Eternity.” After the Jonas D Yoder singing he read the 62nd Psalm, and then announced his text for the morning sermon Mark 11:22, “Have faith in God.” After speaking a few seconds he collapsed in the pulpit, was carried ontside the church and was placed in his car where in a few minutes death claimed this zealous minister of the Gospel. Since his ordination he has been a faithful servant of the Christ in whom he believed and whose life he preached from the pulpit and by example among his fellow men. He always took a deep interest in church activities of this and neighboring communities. He was widely known among the people of his denomination for he traveled much, visiting and preaching among the Mennonite churches of many states and Canada. He had the satisfaction of seeing his labors blessed, for together with his fellow ministers a large congregation, steadily growing in numbers has been built up. “Work done for God, it dieth not.” He was a friend of Youth. He encouraged all activities that tended to build up young people. One of his frequent admonitions was “Be a man.” He was deeply interested in the welfare of his fellow man and in the spreading of the Gospel. He preached to the 233

unfortunates in jail, almshouses and rural missions. He was much concerned about “the sheep that have wandered.” The church and community has lost a gift, a zealous worker even to the very end, and a consecrated Christian example. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 24, 1937, at the Locust Grove Church. Many ministers of various churches particated. A spirit of prayer and the fact of his being stricken while preaching made the occasion startingly impressive.

“Now the laborer’s task is over, Now the battle day is past, Now upon the farther shore Lands the voyager at last; Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.”

3-1-1936 Yoder. – John D. Yoder was born on the Yoder homestead, now owned and occupied by Bishop Joseph J. Yoder, near Meyersdale, Pa., July 18, 1854; died at the home of his son Amos, near Springs, Pa., February 1, 1936, at the age of 81 years, 6 months, 13 days. Death was due to the infirmities of age. He was married to Annie J. Miller, January 18, 1877. To this union were born three sons and one daughter: Sarah, wife of Noah J. Kinsinger; Joseph J. Yoder; Menno J. Yoder, all of near Meyersdale, and Amos J. Yoder on the home farm, formally owned by his father. His wife Annie, departed this life July 15, 1923. Twenty-six grandchildren survive; three preceded him in death. There are sixteen great-grandchildren, one half-brother and two half-sisters surviving; Jacob; Barbara, widow of the late William W. Bender; Annie, wife of Russel Engle, all of near Meyersdale. John D Yoder The deceased brother united with the Amish Mennonite Church in early manhood in which communion he died. It was his lot to have a considerable portion of temporal means at his disposal and many were the deeds of helpfulness to those who lacked, in which he was instrumental. The funeral was held at the Flag Run meeting house, Tuesday, February 4, conducted by Pre. Gideon J. Brenneman and Bishop Lewis M. Beachy. Interment in adjacent cemetery.

7-1-1928 Yoder. – John R. Yoder, son of Brother and Sister Levi S. Yoder was born December 28, 1925. Near Belleville, Pa. Died May 27, 1828, at the age of 3 years, 4 months and 27 days. “Johnnie” took sick Saturday, 26th and passed away the following day. It was a shock to us all. His death was due to acute indigestion. He was an unusually stout, heavy child. The funeral was held at the home of her parents, Tuesday, May 29, where a large number of people were present out of respect and sympathy. He leaves to mourn his departure, father, mother, one sister Nannie, aged 6, two brothers; Norman, aged 5 and Lee, aged 2 years: also grandparents, uncles, aunts, and many friends.

1-1-1933 Yoder. – John U. Yoder was born near Grantsville, Md., June 5, 1886. Died at the Hazel McGilvery Hospital, Meyersdale, Pa., November 28, 1932, thus having been 46 years, 5 months and 23 days old. His health had not been good for some time due to an ulcerated condition of the stomach. On Sunday night, November 28, an ulcer ruptured outward causing intence pain and sickness. The doctor who was called to minister unto his needs 234

remained with him a while and then took him along to the hospital. During the day careful and diligent observation and tests were applied, and Monday evening an operation was made which proved the correctness of the diagnosis. A new stomach outlet was provided but later developments proved that the new union failed to heal and thus did not hold. Hence neither nourishment nor water was of any benefit to the sufferer, and his condition was too weak to endure or to recover from a second operation and unavoidable infection caused death. He was married to Mary Kinsinger of near Meyersdale, Pa., August 2, 1908. To this union 8 children were born: five sons and three daughters, all at home, of whom the oldest is past twenty-one and the youngest under five years. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in his youth and remained a stedfast member throughout life. His character was that of a quiet, peaceable, modest, industrious and neighborly person. And he will not only be greatly missed by his devoted companion and family throughout, to whom he was devotedly attached, but by the community in general. Two brothers: Samuel and Albert, near neighbors of his, and two sisters: Lydia, widow of the late Gideon Petersheim; and Lena, wife of S. S. Hostetler, the latter two of near Salisbury, Pa., also survive. May the bereaved family be blessed with sustaining grace, guidance and comfort from our heavenly Father in this season of sorrow and trial. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held at the Flag Run meeting house near Salisbury, Pa., Thursday, December 1, and was conducted by Bennie Fisher and Joseph Yoder. Interment in adjacent cemetery.

6-1-1935 Yoder. – Jonas D., son of David and Mary (Summy) Yoder, was born near Meyersdale, Pa., November 25, 1868. He passed peacefully away at his home at Springs, Pa., April 22, 1935. Aged 67 years, 4 months, 22 days. He was one of a family of thirteen children who grew to maturity, of whom the following brothers and sisters survive: Mrs. Barbara Bender, Annie (Mrs. R. J. Engle) and Jacob, all of Meyersdale (Route 2), Pa. Also John D. of near Springs, Pa. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church since his youth. On December 10, 1893 he was married to Sarah Hershberger who passed away twelve years ago. To this union were born three children: George E. of Springs, Pa., Elizabeth (Mrs. Ira J. Stevanus) of Los Angeles, Calif, and one son who died in infancy. He is survived also by four grandsons; another grandson having passed away two years ago.

Jonas D Yoder Funeral services were held Thursday, April 25 at 10:00 A. M. in the Springs Mennonite Church conducted by Pre. Jonas B. Miller of the Amish Mennonite Church assisited by Pre. Guy Wampler of the Church of the Brethern. A brief service at the home was in charge of Pre. Shem Peachey, also of the Amish Mennonite Church. Burial in the church cemetery near-by. “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead and become the first fruits of them that slept,” I Cor. 15:18-19. “If ye then be risen with Christ seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.” Col. 3:1.

4-15-1926 Yoder. – Joseph S. Yoder was born in Holmes County, Ohio, on December, 16, 1844, and died at his home in Kalona, Iowa, February 27, 1926, aged 81 years, 2 months and 11 days. At the age of 22 he was united with the Amish Mennonite church in Holmes County, Ohio, known as the Walnut Creek congregation. He was baptized by Bishop Moses P. Miller of which faith he ws a faithful member until death. At the age of 26 he immigrated with his parents to this state arriving in Iowa City on March 1st, 1870. On January 18, 1872 he was united in marriage to Eliza A. Miller by Bishop Abner Yoder. She preceded him in death 18 years. He again married to Anna Yoder April 3rd, 235

1913, with whom he lived in matrimony nearly 16 years. After arriving in this country he lived on a farm for about 20 years, after which he moved to Kalona, where he built the home where he lived the remainder of his life. He won for himself many friends in Kalona and the surrounding community, always manifesting a spirit of friendliness and helpfulness. He was blessed with good health except the last several years when he began to fail some but was never confined to his bed. On Tuesdaty morning, February 22nd, he was stricken with a severe chill which developed into pneumonia. There were no efforts spared to restore him to his former health, and in spite of all that human hands could render, the end came five days later. He leaves to mourn his wife, one sister and three brothers, who are: Elizabeth Miller, Jonas and David of Kalona, and Chriss of Chappell, Nebraska. Three brothers have preceded him in death. He also leaves a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held March 2nd at the Christian church in Kalona, conducted by G. A. Yoder in Germam and D. D. Miller in English. Interment in the Sharon Hill cemetery

7-1-1926 Yoder. – Joseph Z., son of Pre. John and Jemina (Zook) Yoder, was born April 18, 1849. Died at his home near Belleville, Pa., June 5, 1926; aged 77 years 1 month, 19 days. He accepted Christ as his Savior in his youth, and remained a faithful member until death. The cause of his death was grip and heart trouble. In the year 1877 he was married to Sarah A. Hartzler, who died October 18, 1892. To this union were born 7 children, 6 daughters, 1 son (Jemima), Mrs. Thomas J. Peachey, Annie, Mrs. David H. Zook who was killed by a railroad accident January 9, 1926, at West Liberty, Ohio, (Mary) Mrs. Joseph N. Byler. Salome who died in infancy, at West Liberty, Ohio, (Elizabeth), Mrs. Samuel D. Hartzler, (Arie) Mrs. Reuben Stayrook, Amos who died in infancy October 29, 1892. Jan. 1896 he was again married to Nancy (Smoker) Stoltzfus, widow of Joseph Stoltzfus who died in Kansas. To this union were born 2 sons, Frank and Samuel. He leaves to mourn his departure, a widow, 4 daughters, 2 sons, 1 stepson, John, 1 stepdaughter, Bertha, 23 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren, two brothers Ezra M. and Jonathan, a number of relatives and friends, funeral services were held at the house by S. T. Yoder, at the Locust Grove Church by J. L. Mast, in German and Eli Kanagy in English. Interment in cemetery near the church. Text, I Cor. 15 and Ps. 90.

3-15-1935 Yoder. – Katie (Slaubaugh) Yoder was born in Holmes County, Ohio, September 29, 1874. Died at her home six miles southwest of Nappanee, Ind., February 6, 1935, at the age of 60 years, 4 months and 8 days. She had been in poor health for several years with diabetes. On January 30, she took sick with pleurisy and pneumonia, having been sick seven days. All that loving hands could do was done for her welfare and comfort during her illness. Then the great Physician, the sympathizing Jesus came to her relief and she silently passed to the great beyond. We trust our loss is her eternal gain. She was married to Joseph H. Yoder, October 26, 1893, living in matrimony over 41 years. She leaves to mourn her departure her berieaved husband, 6 sons and 4 daughters: Henry Yoder, Nappanee, Ind., Mrs. David J. Miller, Middlebury, Ind., Mrs. Roman E. Miller, Joseph Yoder, Tobias Yoder, Eli Yoder, Harvey Yoder and Mrs. Moses Bontrager, Nappanee, Ind., and Mrs. Raymond E. Stutzman, Bourbon, Ind., also six brothers and seven sisters, forty- two grandchildren and one great-grandchild and many more distant relatives and friends to mourn her departure. ____son and one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Monroe Hochstetler residence, Saturday, February 9, conducted by John Swartz and Monroe Hochsretler. She united with the Amish church in her youth and remained a faithful member until death.

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4-15-1936 Yoder. – Leah, daughter of Jacob N. and Leah (Hostetler) Yoder was born near Belleville, Pa., Novvember 27, 1863; died March 21, 1936; aged 72 years, 3 months, 24 days. She was united in marriage to Pre. Jonas D. Yoder. To this union three children were born; Katie, Mrs. John Hostetler; Fronie, Mrs. Christian Smoker; 1 son, Harvey P.; 1 foster daughter, Mrs. Harvey Hostetler; also 11 grandchildren. She was the last of a family of 10 children. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained loyal to this faith to the end. She had been afflicted the past eight years with several paralytic strokes, followed by influenza and heart failure. Funeral services were held March 24, 1936 at the home by John Zook and at the Locust Grove Church by J. B. Miller, Aaron Mast and John L. Mast. Interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

5-15-1923 Yoder. – Leola, triplet daughter of Harvey S. and Annie Yoder, of near Grantsville, Md., was born January 30, 1923. Died April 29, 1923 at the age of 2 months, 29 days. Her death was due to Pneumonia with which her triplet sisters were afflicted at the time of her death. Funeral was held at the Maple Glen (Miller) M. H., May 1. Services at the residence were conducted by Noah Brenneman and at the meeting house by him in German from the last two clauses of Luke 23:28, and by Christian W. Bender in English from Job 14:1-10. Two brothers and a sister (also triplets) preceded the departed babe to the land of rest.

1-1-1931 Yoder. – Magdalena (Jones) Yoder was born in Holmes County, Ohio, March 6, 1858 and died December 9, 1930 at her home five miles southeast of Middlebury, Lagrange County, Indiana where she resided for about sixty years. Her age was 72 years, 9 months, 3 days. On the evening of Novvember 25 she took sick with lung fever and complications with which she was sick two weeks. All that loving hands could do was done to bring comfort to her in times of her suffering, till the great Physician, the sympathizing Jesus came to her relief and she silently passed to the great Beyond. We believe that our loss is her gain. She was married to Christian H. Yoder, February 17, 1876 and lived in matrimony over fifty-four years. She leaves to mourn her departure a bereaved husband, five sons and four daughters; Mrs. Anna Bontrager of Stuttgart, Ark.; Mrs. John K. Bontragerof Corfu, New York; Abraham, Samuel and Mrs. Moses M. Miller, Middlebury, Ind., Levi. Shipshewana, Ind,; David, Gary, Ind.; and Herman of Hutchinson, Kans., also two half-sisters, Mrs. David Beam, LaGrange, Ind., and Mrs. Levi Wingard of Penna., sixty three grandchildren and forty great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Two sons and one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the home, Friday, December 12, conducted by Joe Yoder and Chris. Miller and also W. D. Yoder of Nappanee, Ind. She united with the Old Order Amish Church in her youth and remained a faithful member until her death.

5-15-1928 Yoder. – (Kauffman) Yoder, daughter of Jeremiah and Barbara Kauffman was born in Johnson County, Iowa, June 23, 1882; died at Julesburg, Colo., April 22, 1928: aged 45 years, 9 months, 29 days. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, living a faithful and devoted Christian life until death. On October 9, 1902 she was united in marriage to J. P. Yoder and to this union were born 2 sons and 3 daughters, Homer, Lydia and Dorothy who with their father are left to mourn the loss of a loving companion and mother while Fanny and Ernest preceded her in death. 237

She also leaves two grandchildren, one half-brother, (Benedict Kauffman) of Goshen, Ind., and two half-sisters, Mrs. John Hostetler and Mrs. B. J. Brenneman of Kalona, Iowa, and a host of relatives and friends. On November 21, 1927, they moved to Julesburg, Colo., on account of the health of their daughter Dorothy, where the family seemed to be in good health until about the first of April when Sister Yoder was taken ill with hemorrages of Fibroid Tumors and after it was decided that an operation was necessary she was taken to the local Hospital at Julesburg, Colo., on April 11, where she was operated upon the next day. She was seemingly getting better until peritonitis set in and she peacefully fell asleep on Sunday morning. Short services were conducted at their home in Julesburg, Colo., conducted by Brother John Roth, their home minister, after which the body was taken to Johnson County, Iowa, to the home of Joseph D. Yoder and funeral services were held Wednesday, April 25, at the Lower Deer Creek church conducted by John Y. Swartzendruber and J. L. Hershberger in English and David D. Miller in German. Text used was Matt. 25:13.

2-15-1919 Yoder. – Mary (Wingard) Yoder was born in Lagrange County, Indiana, September 8, 1884. Died at her home in the same county, December 28, 1918. Aged 34 years, 3 months and 20 days. She was united in marriage to Henry H. Yoder, January 5, 1905, thus living in matrimony nearly fourteen years. To this union were born five children, of whom one infant daughter preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her departure, loving husband, four children: Beulah, Leroy, Katie, and Carrie; mother, five brothers, two sisters, and many other relatives and friends. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and lived a devoted Christian life. Death was due to influenza-pneumonia.

12-15-1918 Yoder. – Mary Yoder (nee Stutzman) wife of Mose P. Yoder was born in Elkhart County, Indiana, October 31, 1890, and died at her home near Kalona, Iowa, in Johnson County, November 22, 1919, aged 28 years, 22 days. Death was caused by influenza followed by pneumonia, she being sick only the short time of one week. In her early teens she accepted Christ as her personal Savior becoming a member of the Amish Mennonite Church, she having, to the best of her ability, lived a Christian life until death. On December 13, 1910, she was united in marriage to her present husband, and to this union were born 4 children, viz., an infant daughter which preceded her to that home beyond, Sylvia, aged 5 years, Wesley aged 4 years, and Ray aged 2 years. She leaves to mourn her departure, husband, 3 children, father and step-mother. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stutzman, of Hazelton, Iowa, one brother, Harvey Stutzman of Kalona, Iowa, and 4 half-brothers and 3 half-sisters of Hazelton, Iowa; also 2 aged grandmothers, viz., Mrs. Joe Stutzman and Mrs. Samuel Schrock both of Middlebury, Ind., and a host of relatives and friends. Thru the death of the departed one, the community feels the loss of a kind neighbor, the church the loss of a faithful member, and above all, the home the loss of a faithful, loving wife and mother. Short services at the house by A. C. and E. G. Swartzendruber. Burial in Guengerich cemetery Sunday, Nov. 24, 1918. Text, Heb. 11:16.

7-1-1930 Yoder: Mary (Summy) Yoder was born January 9, 1838, died May 31, 1930. Age 92 years, 4 months and 22 days. The departed sister was married to the late David. J. [Y] Yoder (being his second marriage) Octber 24, 1856. To this union were born nine children of whom five survive. There were born twenty-eight grandchildren of whom fourteen survive. Forty six great-grandchildren were born of whom forty-four survive. And there were four great- great-grand-children of whom three survive. The surviving children are: Jacob, Fannie, wife of Deacon Joel E. Hershberger, Barbara, widow of the late William 238

W. Bender, all of near Meyersdale, Pa., Jonas, Springs, Pa., and Annie, wife of Russell J. Engle of near Meyersdale. Of her step-children, Solomon, Moses, Urias, and Daniel and Susanna, married to Daniel Kauffman, preceded her to eternity. John D., Springs, Pa., and Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Miller, Dover, Dela., survive. This circumstance is remarkable because of its unusualness, as the youngest one to pass beyond of those named had attained at least the age of middle years and several had attained the age of eighty years, yet were survived by their step-mother. The subject of this sketch had her home with her son-in-law, Joel E. Hershberger. She had greatly declined in her mental powers toward the close of her long life. Unknown to those who took care of her she arose from her bed in the night and fell, breaking one limb near the hip. Her condition necessitated removing her to a hospital and she was taken to Dr. Wenzel’s hospital at Meyersdale, Pa., where she took her departure Mary Summy from this sphere of suffering and decline after a little more than a week of suffering. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite church since early in youth. The funeral was held on Monday, June 2. Interment was made in the family cemetery on the J. E. Hershberger homestead, after which the services were conducted at the Summit Mills, Pa., meeting house by J. B. Miller in German, by C. W. Bender in English. Services at the home by the latter. Truly “we spend our years as a tale that is told”. We trust that the long life of the departed may not have been lived in vain, but that for her may be the blessed portion of them that fear the Lord, of whom it is written, “The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting unto them that fear him.” Psa. 103:17.

2-1-1923 Yoder. – Mattie Yoder, widow of Pre. John S. Yoder, who preceded her in death some years, died at her home at Belleville, Pa., Dec. 14, 1922, aged 82 years, 3 months. She had been failing in health for almost a year, her death being due to infirmaties of age. She is survived by 2 daughters Nannie and Lizzie; Nannie being a dwarf girl and was always obliged to sit on her chair, is now almost blind. She is being cared for in the home by her sister. Deceased was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church, and attended services when health and opportunity permitted. Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove Church on Saturday, Dec. 16. Burial in cemetery near by.

8-1-1934 Yoder. – Mattie D. Yoder, daughter of David D. Miller and Maria Gingerich, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Aug. 12, 1856 and died at her home near Wellman, Iowa, July 9, 1934; aged 77 years, 10 months, 27 days. She was of a family of 9 children, 5 boys and 4 girls, the following survive; Mike, Mrs. Peter S. Yoder and David, of Kalona and Jacob of Maxwell, Iowa. In 1863, when she was 6 year old, she came with her parents to Iowa where she united with the Amish Mennonite Church in which faith she remained steadfast until her death. On December 22, 1878, she was united in marriage with Gideon A. Yoder by Bishop Abner Yoder, and to this union were born 5 sons, of whom four survive; Abner, Parnell, Iowa, Arthur and Willis, Wellman, Iowa, and David of Kalona, Iowa. She is survived by eleven grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. For a number of years after her marriage with Brother Yoder they lived on a farm just west of Sharon Center and in 1896 they moved on to the farm upon which she died. Her husband and companion departed this life January 1, 1934, at which time she was ailing in health, not being able to attend those funeral services and many times since then did she express her desire that she also might be called home. The exact cause of her illness during the last several years could not be definitely discerned by the different doctors attending her yet a postmortem revealed their general diagnosis to be correct, finding a malignant 239

cancerous enlargement of the spleen which was the direct cause of her death. May the faith of those who have been near to us and that which was once delivered unto the saints also be our faith and as we tread through life’s pathway and finally hear the call of our Master and Creator to come up hither, may we by God’s grace and mercy, have so lived as to receive the welcome to enter into His glory. Funeral services were held July 11, 1934, at the Upper Deer Creek Church conducted by Albert S. Miller and A. C. Swartzendruber in German and A. C. Swartzendruber in English from the following texts, Rev. 7:9-17; Micah 2:10 and Psa. 116:15.

5-1-1923 Yoder. – Melvin Alvin, son of Jesse and Elizabeth Yoder, was born April 18, 1922. Died March 28, 1923. He is survived by father and mother and four grandparents, who mourn the departure of a bright and loving child. He was sick only a few days. Funeral was held at Locust Grove M. H. near Belleville, Pa. Services by Samuel T. and Jonas D. Yoder. Text, Mark 10:16.

4-1-1918 Yoder. – Minerva Ellen, daughter of Bro. Jacob S. and Sister Rebecca Yoder was born October 30, 1906. Died at her parents’ home near Pigeon, Mich., March 9, 1918; aged 11 years, 4 months, 9 days. She had always been a delicate child, having a weak heart and after suffering with rheumatism, this winter was more than she could endure. Little Minerva was of a friendly disposition; always had a smile for everyone. She leaves to mourn her departure, parents, two sisters, and five brothers. Her classmates in Sunday School keenly felt the loss of her; but we believe she has gone on before to that beautiful land waiting for our coming. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 13, in Pigeon River Meeting House by Bro. S. J. Swartzendruber in German, text Psa. 103:15-16 and by Bro. M. S. Zehr in English, text, James 4:14. “For what is your life?”

12-15-1940 Yoder. – Moses, twin son of Gideon C. and Malinda (Raber) Yoder, was born September 9, 1926; died near Charm, Ohio, November 7, 1940, at the age of 14 years, 1 month, 28 days. Besides his parents and twin sister, he leaves another sister and seven brothers. His sickness was heart trouble which he endured for eight months or more. He always bore his sufferings patiently and was not heard to complain. He is greatly missed in the home and in the congregation, especially by his school mates. But we hope our loss is his eternal gain. Funeral services were conducted by Val A. Hershberger and Gideon Troyer in the large house and by John Nisley and Menno Mast in the smaller house. He was laid to rest in the home cemetery.

1-1-1928 Yoder. – Moses D. Yoder was born near Summit Mills, Pa., November 26, 1847. Died at his home near Grantsville, Md., December 8, 1928; age, 80 years, 12 days. As a young man he united with the Amish Mennonite Church. At the age of 25 years he was ordained to the ministry and on November 17, 1895 to the bishoprick. On October 8, 1871 he was married to Carolina, daughter of the late Bishop Joel and Elizabeth (Gnagey) Beachy; eight children were born to them: Mary, wife of Daniel Schrock, Simon, Jonas, Edward, Noah, Joel (died in 1887 at the age of 3 years), Ezra and Lizzie, wife of Jonas R. Beachy (she died in 1921 at the age of 28 years). Besides wife and children he leaves one brother, one sister, step-mother, two step-brothers and three step-sisters, 35 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, 4 grandchildren preceded him. Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning, December 12 at the Flag Run meeting house near Niverton, Pa., by Gideon Brenneman and Joe Yoder. Interment in the Church Cemetery near by.

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5-1-1935 Yoder. – Nancy, daughter of Jacob and Anna (Bontrager) Stutzman, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, November 17, 1866, died in Howard County, Indiana, March 18, 1929; aged 62 years, 4 months, 1 day. She was united in marriage to Samuel D. Yoder, February 17, 1877. To this union were born 10 children. Those surviving are John B., Hubbard, Ore., David, Greenwood, Del., Jacob, Anna, (Mrs. Moses Sommer) Kokomo, Ind., Aden, Amboy, Ind., Elizabeth, Levi and Fannie at home. One daughter, Mary, and an infant son preceded her in death. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. (John Stutzman, Hartville, Ohio, Eli Stutzman, Uniontown, Ohio, and Jacob, David and Fannie all of Millersburg, Ohio.) Funeral was held at the residence of John Gingerich near Kokomo, Ind., March 20, 1929, conducted by Pre. John Yoder and Bishop Samuel Eash both of Lagrange County, Ind., assisted by B. B. King of the Ft. Wayne Mission. Text Prov. 31:28, “Her children arise up and call her blessed.” For many years sister Yoder had saved and gathered the waste hair, daily, from the combings of her head, which to the day of her death had accumulated to a sufficient mass to make a pillow of desirable size. We learn that she had instructed her family that this pillow should be placed under her head when she was laid in her coffin for burial. Evidently, mother had not only previously made preparation for the burial of her mortal body, but during the period of her good health she wisely prepared to be accounted worthy to enter those heavenly mansions not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. II Cor. 5:1. Shortly before her departure she confessed to her husband that she had a glimpse of the holy angles, hovering about her bed.

4-15-1929 Yoder. – Noah, son of Jost J. and Susan (Gingerich) Yoder, was born in Somerset County, Pa., March 31, 1889; died at his home near Kalona, Iowa, March 11, 1929; aged 39 years, 11 months and 11 days. At the age of six months his parents moved to near Arthur, Ill. Later, at the age of about nine years, he came with his parents to near Kokomo, Ind., and at the age of twenty years he came to Kalona, Iowa, where he spent most of his young manhood days working at the carpenter trade. Later he located on the farm where he died. At the age of eighteen years he confessed Christ as his Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite church, and was a faithful and consistent member unto death, always taking an active part in the spititual welfare of the church. On November 26, 1912 he was united in matrimony with Ada Hershberger; together they shared their joys and sorrows a little over sixteen years. To this union were born 6 children; 3 sons and 3 daughters: Wilma, aged nearly 15 years; Ruth, 12; Alvin, 9; Simon, almost 7; Susan, almost 4; Joseph, who at the age of 5 days preceded his father in death 22 days. The wife and five surviving children mourn the death of a loving husband and father; also parents survive and one brother, Joel, who were present at the time of his departure, also a host of relatives and friends, but not to mourn as those who have no hope. The ailment causing his death began about three weeks before with lumbago which necessited confinement to bed; later there were repeated hemorrhages of the nose, then resultant anemia and finally general septicemia which proved fatel. On March 3 his condition became very serious and he suffered much and agonizing pain. All human efforts proved to be vain. March 8 he seemingly became unconscious in which state he remained until he quietly passed away a few days later, when God saw it best to call him home. Funeral services were held at the home, March 13, conducted by J. R. Swantz from John 5:19-21 and by C. M. Yoder from Acts 24:14-15. A large number of relatives and friends were present to pay their respects to the departed brother.

2-15-1933 Yoder. – Paul, infant son of Simon L. and Lydia Yoder of near Salisbury, Pa., was born Jan. 17, 1933, and died of 241

perotites at the age of 10 days.The surviving families are: parents, and brothers and sister: Thelma, Elmer, Denver, Galen, Anna and twin sister, Pauline. The funeral was held at the Flag Run meeting house, January 29. Services by Norman Beachy and Moses M. Beachy. The Family

Go to thy rest, fair child, Go to thy dreamless bed; While yet so gentle, undefiled, With blessings on thy head.

8-1-1937 Yoder. – Paul Henry, infant son of Milton and Oma Yoder was born near Grantsville, Md., June 6, 1937; died of acute tetany, in Hazel McGilvery Hospital, Meyersdale, Pa., June 23, 1937, at the age of 17 days. He is survived by parents, two sisters (Anna Dora and Esther) and two brothers (Ivan and Orden).

3-15-1937 Yoder. – Peter K. Yoder was born December 14, 1861 on a farm near Belleville, Pa.; died February 24, 1937; aged 75 years, 2 months, 10 days. He was preceded in death by a son, Jesse Ray Yoder, who died May 1, 1910; by three brothers: Preacher Jonas D. Yoder, David Z. Yoder, and Rufus Yoder; and by two sisters: Lydia Peachey and Rebecca Smoker. On February 19, 1885, he was united in marriage to Annie Kauffman, his aged wife, five children (John K.; Samuel M.; Elmer E.; Mrs. Linda Zook, and Mrs. Mary King), one brother (Samuel R. Yoder), and 14 grandchildren. He had been suffering for some time with heart disease, but was up and about at his customary early hour on the morning of his departure. He had been much affected by his brother’s death which occurred at church only four days before. With the family, he had gone to be present at the funeral of his brother, Preacher Jonas D. Yoder. He walked into the house, viewed his brother, was seated, and in a few minutes he was taken suddenly ill and died. Those in attendance were shocked at the sudden death, following so closely that of his brother. “God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform.” He was a devote Bible reader and had chosen the text for his funeral sermon, II Tim. 4:6-8. He was a faithful member of the Locust Grove Church, deeply interested in its maintenance and growth. His friendly disposition, charitable attitude toward others, and kind and generous hospitality won for him a host of sincere friends. He bore his affliction with great patience and deeply appreciated the loving care of his family as well as the interest and kindness of his many friends. He was a loving husband, a kind and affectionate father who greatly appreciated his children, and an honored and respected citizen. Funeral services were held in the Locust Grove Church, February 27, conducted by Emanuel Peachey, John B. Zook, and Aaron Mast.

1-1-1927 Yoder. –Peter S. Yoder was born in Somerset County, Pa., April 26, 1853, and died at his home in Kalona, Iowa, December 2, 1926; aged 73 years, 7 months, 6 days. On April 12, 1866, he with his parents, arrived in Johnson County, Iowa, where he resided until two years ago when he moved to Kalona, Washington County, Iowa, where he lived until death took him away. On October 14, 1877, he in company with a class of 20 others was baptized into the Amish Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member till death. On January 29, 1882, he was united in marriage to Sarah Miller, they lived together in matrimony almost 45 years; and to this union were born 6 children, of whom Joseph, the oldest preceded his father in death, 21 years 242

ago; and those yet living are: John P. of Harrisburg, Oregon, Alvin M., Marion L. and Mary A., wife of Melvin Miller, of Wellman, Iowa, the two latter being twins, and Ora P. who resides at home. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 3 brothers, 5 sisters and many relatives and friends. He was in usual good health until about 3 months ago when he began ailing which gradually became more severe until death came to relieve him, the primary cause of his death being heart trouble; although other complications set in during the last days of his illness. Even the last few days that he lived when asked concerning his condition he always expressed himself as being somewhat better always patiently bearing his affliction until the time came for him to change the scenes of time for those of eternity. Funeral services were held at the Upper Deer Creek church, Sunday, P. M., December 5, 1926; conducted by E. G.Swartzendruber and A. C. Swartzendruber in German from Job 5:26 and by W. S. Guengerich in English from Rom. 1:16 and II Tim. 4:6-8.

8-15-1933 Yoder. – Rebecca (Bontrager) Yoder, daughter of John and Susanna Bontrager, was born in Ekhart County, Indiana, November 23, 1871; died at her home in Pigeon, Michigan, July 12, 1933, at the age of 61 years, 7 months and 19 days. Her death was due to weak heart and other ailments, from which she suffered the last five weeks, patiently and without complaining. She always appreciated the kindnesses of ministrations by those about her. She united with the Amish Mennonite church and remained true and faithful unto death. She was ever devoted to the welfare of family and church. February 27, 1897 she was united in marriage to Jacob S. Yoder, with whom she lived in matrimony 27 years; he preceded her in death April 4, 1924. To this union were born 5 sons and 2 daughters: Monroe, of Flint, Mich.; Eva, Walter, Maynard, Joseph and Andrew at home, and Minerva, who preceded her in 1918. She leaves to mourn her loss, 1 daughter, 5 sons and 1 step-daughter, Mrs. John Y. Swartzendruber, Kalona, Iowa, and one adopted daughter Sadie Wilburn, 4 grandchildren, and 8 sisters and 4 brothers, besides many other friends and relatives. Funeral services were held at the Pigeon River Amish Mennonite church July 15, conducted by Edwin Albrecht ana Earl Maust: Texts, II Kings 4:26 and Zech. 1:5

4-1-1938 Yoder. – Rebecca (Swartzendruber) Yoder, daughter of Joseph and Lydia (Kauffman) Swartzendruber, was born near Wellman, Iowa, August 20, 1864; died March 4, 1938, at the age of 73 years, 6 months, 12 days. She was united in marriage with John Y. Yoder, December 9, 1883, with whom she shared the joys and sorrows of life over 54 years. To this union were born the following children: Ethel, wife of Irving Bender; Emery, Jason and Floyd, all of near Wellman. She leaves to mourn her death, four children, nine grandchildren, two sisters (Mrs. Will Eicher, Wayland, Iowa, and Mrs. Dan J. Miller, of near Wellman), Two brothers (John J. and Chris, also of Wellman), and a large number of other relatives and friends. She was of a family of sixteen children, of whom five sisters, Magdalena, Katie, Anna, Mary, preceded her. Six brothers preceded her: David, Abraham, Eli, Joseph, Harvey, and one in infancy. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Saviour, and united with the Mennonite Church to which she remained faithful unto death. She was an active member in her church, attending services whenever health permitted. She had been a teacher in the Primary department ever since the beginning of the West Union congregation until failing health made it impossible for her to continue. She was ever willing to help others and had a deep concern for the spiritual and material welfare of all with whom she came in contact. She and her husband spent their entire lives on the farm, on which they started housekeeping. After the death of her beloved husband, a little more than two years ago, she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Irving Bender, where she 243

peacefully fell asleep. She had been in failing health for several years, gradually becoming worse since October, becoming bedfast about eight weeks ago. She bore her sufferings patiently, as they became more and more severe, with complications setting in. Her condition was brought on by a malignant ailment of the liver, complicated with heart ailment causing death.

5-1-1923 Yoder. – Roy Raymond, son of Jacob D. and Martha Yoder, of Summit Twp., Somerset County, Pa., April 4, aged 2 months and 20 days. Death was due to pneumonia. Funeral was held in the Summit Mills Church of the Brethern meeting house April 6. Services at the residence by Noah Brenneman and at the meeting house by Christian W. Bender in German and by Noah Brenneman in English.

6-15-1918 Yoder. - Rufus Yoder was born near Menno, Pa., June 27, 1859, died April 18, 1918. Age 58 years, 9 months and 21 days. He had been ailing for a few years; yet he was able to attend church services until the last few weeks of his life. He was a member of a family of seven children—David, Peter, Jonas, Samuel and two sisters who preceded him. His parents were Jonas and Katie Yoder. His wife was Lizzie Smoker. He was a member of Locust Grove congregation and his seat at the place of worship was seldom vacant, when health permitted. He was well-liked by his neighbors and those that knew him; but our loss is his gain. Funeral at the Locust Grove A. M. house where a large congregation assembled to pay their last tribute of respect. Sermons by Eli Kanagy and John L. Mast.

12-15-1937 Yoder. – Ruth Arlene, daughter of Norman and Barbara (Hershberger) Yoder, Meyersdale, Pa., was born October 6, 1937; died November 4, 1937; aged 29 days. Her death was due to hydrocephalitis from which she was sick only a few days.

5-15-1923 Yoder. – Sadie C., wife of Jesse Yoder, died at the Lancaster, Pa., hospital, after undergoing an operation, Sunday afternoon, April 1, 1923. Her age was 40 years, 6 months, 10 days. Two children preceded her in death. She leaves a sorrowing husband and six children to mourn their loss, but not as those who have no hope; and we believe that our loss is her eternal gain. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 4, at the Locust Grove meeting house. Services at the home were conducted by J. D. Yoder; and at the meeting house by J. B. Zook and J. L. Mast. A large number of sympathizing friends met to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed sister. The departed sister was a member of the Amish Mennonite church.

2-15-1920 Yoder. – Sister Salome, wife of Jacob Yoder, daughter of Pre. S. W. Peachey, died at her home near Belleville, Pa., January 17, 1920 at the age of 29 years, 11 months and 7 days. Husband, three children, father and two brothers and a host of friends survive to mourn her departure. Early in life she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour. She was deeply interested in the Master’s service and was a devoted Christian mother. Services were conducted at the house by John P. Zook, and at Locust Grove meeting house by John L. Mast and Jonas D. Yoder. Burial in near-by cemetery.

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5-1-1933 Yoder. – Samuel D. Yoder, son of Daniel I. and Anna Yoder was born in Holmes County, Ohio, March20, 1864. Died at his home near Kokomo, Indiana, March 20, 1933 at the age of 69 years, having died on his birthday, - a rare occurrence. The cause of death was a severe attack of heart trouble which lasted less than two days until the end came. He was married to Nancy A. Stutzman February 17, 1887. Lived in matrimony 42 years, 1 month, 1 day. To this union were born 10 children- 6 sons and 4 daughters. His Wife, 1 son and 1 daughter preceded him in death. Surviving are 5 sons and 3 daughters; John B. Yoder. Hubbard, Ore.; David S. And Lee Yoder, both of Greenwood, Dela.; Jacob and Aden Yoder; Annie, wife of Moses Sommers and Elizabeth Yoder, all of near Kokomo, Ind.; and Fannie Yoder, Harrisonburg, Va. He also leaves 28 grandchildren, 3 brothers; Jonas, Isaac and Daniel. All of Holmes Co., Ohio; and a number of other close relatives and friends who mourn the departure of a father, grandfather and friend whom they dearly loved. In his youth he united with the O. O. Amish church in Holmes County, Ohio and since residing in Indiana he transferred his membership to the Conservative order, of which denomination he was a member at the time of his death. To a minister that was present during his sickness, he confessed a readiness to leave this world; and to members of his family he said, we will not say “goodbye” I will only bid you all “goodnight” By some of our Amish people Bro. Yoder will be remembered as their school teacher, having taught several terms of German school in Holmes Co., Ohio in his younger years. It would be well for us all to imitate his example in supporting the family alter, which is lacking much in our day and age. As was his custom, he would assemble in the morning, with his family, and anyone else present, and having read a portion of scripture, follow by kneeling in prayer, before partaking of the morning meal; and the same at night before retiring. The writer well remembers the many spiritual conversations that were carried on when we had Bro. Yoder with us in our home, on occasional visits by him, and each letter received from him was seasoned with a benediction of scriptural references and expressed reverence to God’s Word. His funeral was held from his late home on March 23, in charge of the brethren John Gingerich, Niles Slabach and John J. S. Yoder from Matt. 25: 31, 40 and I Cor. 15:19, 20. Burial was made in the Amish cemetery nearby. D. J. Stutzman

7-15-1925 Yoder. – Samuel Yoder was born near Berlin, Somerset County, Pa., April 5, 1856. Died at his home in Elk Lick Twp., Somerset County, Pa., May 31, 1925. Age 69 years, 1 month and 26 days. His death was due to an internal cancer. Funeral was held at the Flag Run M. H., and interment took place in cemetery adjacent. Funeral sermons were preached by Alvin M. Beachy, of the home ministry and Lewis M. Beachy of Oakland, Md. The deceased accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite church early in life, and died in the communion and hope of the church of hie early choice. To the best of the writer’s knowledge he spent the greater part of his years in Iowa, where his wife died, leaving him with son and daughter. These were given a home by the late brother and sister Christian D. Yoder. Later he returned to Pa., and marrying Lena, daughter of the late Elias Hostetler, settled upon a farm near Springs, Pa., where he died. He is survived by the following immediate connections: His wife, two sons and one daughter, all unmarried: the children by his first marriage, Eli of Kalona, Iowa, and Lena, present name Gingerich, Buchanan County, Iowa. Of his father’s family are also several survivors, so far as the writer knows, but is unable to give fuller data.

10-15-1924 Yoder. – Samuel R., son of Samuel R. and Jemima Yoder, was born April, 1, 1924. Died August 30, 1924. Aged 4 months, 30 days, He leaves to mourn his departure father, mother, three brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held at the Locust Grove church, conducted by Jonas D. Yoder. Text, Mark 10:16. 245

1-1-1936 Yoder. – Samuel T. Yoder was born in Mifflin County, Pa., February 8, 1868; died at his home in Belleville, Pa., December 3, 1935, at 12 o’clock mid-night. He had not been well for several weeks and his illness developed into bronchial pneumonia with which he was ill about seven days. He had been also afflicted with weak kidneys which lowered resistance to the attack which resulted in his death. His age was 67 years, 9 months and 25 days. He was a son of the late Jacob N. and Leah Yoder. He was married to Annie Stayrook, February 21, 1893 to which union seven children were born, of which two daughters and one son passed away in infancy. His wife passed to her reward, December 10, 1926 at the age of 58 years, 1 month and 8 days. The following daughters and son survive: Sadie, wife of Levi Esh; Jacob R., Allensville; Katura, with whom he had his home; Katie, wife of David Yoder, Allensville. Nine grandchildren survive, and one sister, Leah, wife of Pre. Jonas D. Yoder, Belleville. Brother Yoder united with the Amish Mennonite church in early youth, and was the first minister of the gospel ordained in the Locust Grove congregation after its organization, having been ordained by Bishop Abraham Zook on Sunday, January 15, 1900. He was recognized as a sturdy, conservative servant of the church and devoted to what he believed to be consistent with the doctrines and principals of Christ. He will be missed by many of the brotherhood and likely by all to a greater degree than realized when yet daily in the midst of the activities of the living. The funeral was held Friday, Deember. 6, at 10 A. M., at the Locust Grove meeting house, Pre. John B. Zook and Bishop Aaron Mast officiating; interment in nearby cemetery.

6-1-1924 Yoder, - Sarah, Daughter of Joel L. and Marie Yoder, was born September 27, 1923; died April 24, 1924. Funeral was held April 25. Sermon by J. H. Troyer, the only Amish minister at this place, near Chateau, Okla. It is sad because Bro. and Sister Yoder have only three children living, while they have one dead, buried in Michigan, and six laid in our cemetery at this place. Peace to their souls. There are twelve buried in this cemetery, all children but one. Who is next? Lord help that we be ready when the call comes.

5-15-1923 Yoder. – Sarah, daughter of Elias D. and Elizabeth (Miller) Hershberger was born in Elk Lick Twp., Somerset County, Pa., February 17, 1864. Died at her home at Springs, Pa., April 21, 1923; age 59 years, 2 months, 4 days. She was married to Jonas D. Yoder, December 10, 1893. While the departed sister’s health had not been very good for some time her death caused a great shock in the community in which she lived and in nearby communities as she was about her daily household duties when the husband left for the shop near by and there was nothing to indicate that she did not feel as well as usual at that time. Later she was discovered outdoors by a neighbor, having sunk to the ground and only being able to utter a few words when her husband was hastily summoned to her side. Life did not linger long thereafter. Her death was probably due to apoplexy. She united with the Amish Mennonite church early in life in which communion she died. She is survived by her husband, son, daughter and two grandsons, of the

Sarah Hershberher immediate family; also by three brothers and sisters, as well as by a large number of more distant relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the Springs, Pa., Mennonite meeting house April 24. Services at the home by Noah Brenneman, in German; at the meeting house by Gideon A. Yoder in German and by

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1-1-1934 Yoder. – Sarah Ellen (Schlabach) wife of Benjamin Yoder, of near Oakland, Md., was born August 27, 1868, died November 21, 1933; aged 65 years, 2 months and 24 days. She leaves to mourn her departure, husband and son, Noah, at home; three brothers, Joel, Oakland, Md.; Daniel and Solomon, Arthur, Ill.; besides more distant relatives and friends. Her parents, one brother and four sisters preceded her in death. She had been afflicted with bronchial trouble for a number of years, and for the last month or so it was impossible for her to lie down; and at times breathing was difficult for her so that nights were long for her and tiresome. Then she would repeat beautiful hymns and Bible texts, which she had learned in early childhood. Thus she passed some of her nights. She had expressed a desire to be at rest if it be God’s will; yet she had also said she would willingly endure pain if God decreed this to be so. She passed very quietly and peacefully away, almost like naturally falling asleep. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in early life and remained a faithful member until death. She was unable to attend church services since January 1933. Funeral services were held November 23, conducted by Bishop Lewis M. Beachy of the local congregation and Bishop Joseph J. Yoder of near Meyersdale, Pa., with interment in the family cemetery. May the bereaved husband and son be blessed with sustaining grace to guide comfort in this season of sorrow and trial. Sister Lizzie Yoder of Dover, Dela., who had assisted in caring for sister Yoder during her recent illness, is still with the family. The Lord bless her for the kind efforts put forth.

4-1-1920 Yoder. – Savilla, wife of Ezra M. Yoder, and daughter of the late Pre. Christian S. Beachy, died at the Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, Pa., March 19, 1920. She had been in ill health for some time and had gone to Greensburg for treatment in the hope of receiving benefit and it was finally decided that an operation was necessary for removal of a cancerous tumor, which operation she survived only five weeks. Her age was 35 years, 2 months and 6 days. She was married Nov. 15, 1920, and husband, four sons, two daughters, mother, four brothers and five sisters survive, as well as many more distant relatives and friends. Three sisters preceded her to eternity. We trust the loss here is eternal gain over yonder. Funeral was held in the Flag Run M. H., near Springs, Pa., Monday, March 22; interment in nearby cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church since early in life, in which faith she died. Funeral sermons were preached by Joseph J. Yoder and Lewis M. Beachy, the latter using I Cor. 15:35-44 as text.

6-15-1935 Yoder. – Simeon K. Yoder, son of Simeon H. and Elizabeth Yoder, was born in Lawrence County, Pa., in 1856. Died May 19, 1935, near Belleville, Pa., at the age of 79 years, 1 month and 25 days. He was a member of the Locust Grove congregation. In the year 1886 he was married to Barbara Smoker, who died December 17, 1897. To this union were born four children: John M. and Levi S. of near Belleville; Lizzie (Mrs. John D. Peachey) and Lydia (Mrs. Ben Hostetler) both of whom died in the bloom of life. In the year of 1904 he was married the second time, the wife of this union being Rebecca Stoltzfus of Lancaster County, Pa. Unto them four children were born : Simon S., and Emma of Los Angeles, Calif., Katie and Ada died in infancy. His wife, three sons, one daughter, one brother (Joseph K. Yoder, Allensville), ten grandchildren and a large 247

number of friends are left to mourn his loss. Those from some distance to attend the funeral were Simon S. Yoder, who came from California in a 14-passenger airplain to Pittsburgeh ; Benuel Stoltzfus ; Mrs. Sarah Byler ; Mrs. Katie Stoltzfus ; Rufus Algyer and wife, Fannie ; Harvey Byler ; David Smoker, wife and two children ; John and wife ; Mrs. Carrie Kurtz ; Rachel and David Smoker ; Mrs. Betsy Zook ; Seth King and wife ; and some ohers, all of Lancaster County, Pa. The deceased had been confined to bed four weeks with heart, stomach and nerve trouble. The funeral services were held at the Locust Grove meetinghouse Wednesday, May 22, by Jonas D. and Samuel T. Yoder. Services at the late home by Aaron Mast.

2-1-1940 Yoder. – Simon M. Yoder, son of the late Bishop Moses D. and Caroline (Beachy) Yoder, was born near Grantsville, Md., March 17, 1874; died January 13, 1940, at the age of 65 years, 9 months, 26 days. He was married to Catherine J. Miller, daughter of the late Bishop Joel J. and Savilla (Beachy) Miller, October 6, 1898. To this union were born six sons and two daughters, all of whom survive: Vernie M., Mrs. Enos Maust, Meyersdale, Pa.; Naomi C., Mrs. Simon Tice, Grantsville, Md.; Earl R., Portsmouth, Va.; Owen H., Berlin, Pa.; Alva R., Grantsville; Homer M., Grantsville; Ivan M., Springs. Pa.; Mark A., Bittinger, Md. Twenty grandchildren survive, and three brothers: Jonas M., Meyersdale, Pa.; Edward M., Grantsville; Noah M., Dover, Dela. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in early youth and was a communicant member at the time of his departure. He had been a Sunday school teacher for a number of years until his hearing became impaired when he asked to be excused, and had also served as assistant superintendent. While health permitted he frequently led in congregational singing, having had a good voice and singing ability. His talent and skill as a woodworker and painter were above the average, and he did Simon M. Yoder considerable work in that line in his youth, and again for a short time the past summer and fall, after having disposed of his farming interests. His devoted companion departed this life January 27, 1939, after less than a year of failing health, having died of heart ailment and complications. And some time prior to her illness the departed brother had been confined to bed for some time, also with heart disease, from which, however, he rallied and had apparently recovered his health in a large measure, so that he had resumed active efforts until some weeks before his death. Then, warned to rest and not exert himself, and having had several severe attacts, he had seemed well on the way to recovery again, but died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday evening, after having applied that afternoon to his physician for permission to attend church services the next forenoon. The funeral was held at the Maple Glen meetinghouse, near Grantsville, December 16. Services at the home were conducted by Pre. Shem Peachey, of the home congregation; at the meetinghouse by Bro. Peachey and by Bishop S. G. Shetler, Johnstown, Pa., and at the grave by Bro. Peachey.

8-1-1926 Yoder. – Soloman D., son of David and Catherine (Hochstetler) was born near Summit Mills, Pa., August 17, 1845; died at his home near Elk Lick, Pa., July 10, 1926; aged 80 years, 10 months, 23 days. Death was due to infirmities of age accentuated in heart trouble, his illness being of alarming type only about a week. His health had been, in some respects, failing for some years, and he had suffered several serious falls which inflicted injuries of grave nature. He was married to Barbara Yutzy September 9, 1866. She died September 23, 1870, leaving two sons (William and Lewis) and one daughter (Annie). On January 22, 1871, he was married to Catherine (Yutzy) Maust, widow of the late Leonard Maust. His second 248

wife died September 18, 1911, leaving two sons (Harvey and Norman) and one daughter (Savilla). On May 12, 1912, he was married to Lizzie Hershberger, who survives after a devoted and faithful companionship. His children all survive, as follows: William, bishop of the Old Order congregation; Lewis; Annie, wife of Noah J. Maust; Harvey, Norman, and Savilla, wife of Noah E. Hershberger. Among his marital connections were eight step-children, of whom all but one are living. He had 65 grandchildren, eight of whom preceded him to the Beyond. He had 55 great-grandchildren, of whom all but three are living. Early in life he located in Maryland and lived at various places in the vicinity of Grantsville until shortly after his last marriage, when he resided at the former home of his surviving widow, where he died. Probably his life-time was nearly equally divided between the states of his birth and adoption. Early in life he confessed Christ as his Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Soloman D Yoder Church, and he was an attendant member of the congregation worshipping at the Maple Glen (“Miller”) meeting house since the erection of that edifice in 1881. In his active days he was an enthusiastic advocate of Sunday schools and took an active part in its activities, as well as being a regular attendant at the regular preaching services. For some years he was almost deaf and could understand very little of what was spoken publicly, yet, when weather and health permitted, he was usually present at the preaching services. He was an extensive reader, but during his last years, especially, memory failed to such an extent, that his reading amounted mostly to pastime, yet it was a helpful and commendable diversion. That he had faults and imperfections, those who knew him well, well knew, but we trust that his faith and trust in the Redemmer was so well founded and so faithfully held to that for him to die was great gain. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held at the Maple Glen meeting house, near Grantsville, Md., Monday, July 12. Services at the late home were conducted by C. W. Bender; at the meeting house, by request, the three ministers of the district spoke in the order given herewith: the writer from I John 3:1-3; C. W. Bender from II Tim. 4:7, second clause; Noah Brenneman, in English, from I Peter 1:3-5. J. B. Miller.

11-15-1932 Yoder. – Stephen Yoder son of Benjamin and Sadie Yoder of near Belmont, Lancaster County, Pa., died in the St. Joseph’s hospital of Lancaster on Thursday evening, October 20, 1932 of a complication of diseases following an operation of appendicitis. Aged 15 years. He is survived by his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Mary, Sylvia, Eli, David, Annie, Katie and Lizzie, all at home. Aaron E. Beiler.

10-1-1922 Yoder. – Sylvia Renno Yoder was born in Juniata County, Pa., February 15, 1880. Died April 5, 1922, at her home in North Dakota: aged 42 years, 1 month and 21 days. Her death was due to typhoid fever, from which she was apparently recovering, her temperature was normal and she had intended to get up that day when she suddenly became very sick and in a half hour passed away, which was a great shock for the family and relatives. She leaves husband, two sons, aged father, mother and one sister, who deeply mourn her loss, but not as though we had no hope, for we feel she is at rest. Funeral was held at the house April 9, where a large number of people attended. Services by Moses M. Yoder and J. C. Gingerich.

2-15-1937 Yoder. – Thomas I. Yoder was born near Belleville, Pa., March 23, 1891; died at his home in Pigeon, Michigan, 249

January 28, 1937; aged 45 years, 10 months and 5 days. He had been ailing for the last several years of complication of diseases. He was confined to his bed the last six weeks, suffering patiently until he peacefully fell asleep in his Savior, whom he accepted in his youth. He was a faithful worker in the church and Sunday school in which he held several responsible positions. He was especially adapted to work among the children, assisting in teaching summer Bible school several terms and superintending the one at the Flint Mission the past summer. He was married Dec. 17, 1914 to Fannie Gunden. He leaves to mourn his departure his bereaved companion, two foster children (Willie Kauffman of Kalona, Iowa, and Daisy Miller at home), his aged mother, three brothers and three sisters (Jessie, Mrs. J. J. Hartzler, Mrs. Thomas Speicher, and Mrs. E. J. Hartzler of Belleville, Pa., Sam of Surry N. D., and Chris of Hubbard, Oregon), and many other relatives and friends. The funeral was conducted on February 1 at the home by Bro. Earl Maust and at the Pigeon River A. M. Church by Bro. Edwin Albrecht of Flint, Mich., and Bro. M. S. Zehr. Texts, Matt. 13:43 “Then” shall the rightous shine; Phil. 1:21. For to me to “live” is “Christ” and to “die” is “gain.”

7-1-1937 Yoder. – Tobias T. Yoder was born in Lagrange County, Indiana, March 27, 1853; died at his late home, May 18, 1937; aged 84 years, 1 month and 22 days. He was married to Mary Schrock of Lagrange County, Indiana To this union 3 children were born; one died in infancy; Edward died in childhood; and Mrs. Fannie Lambright resides in Lagrange, Indiana. He was married the second time to Magdaline Weirich on November 11, 1883 and lived in matrimony 37 years. To this union were born four children: Sybil (Mrs. E. S. Bender) who lives on the home place; Benedict of Thomas; Mary (Mrs. Joni Miller) of Kalona, Iowa; and Moses of Weathford. He was ordained to the ministry at McMinnville, Oregon, June 26, 1889, and ordained bishop in 1900 in which office he faithfully labored until his end. He, with his family moved from Oregon to Custer County, Oklahoma, November 16, 1902, where he resided the rest of his life. He leaves to mourn his departure the above named children, 28 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, one brother, Jerry, of Lagrange County, Ind., and many other friends and relatives. Funeral services were held at his home May 21, conducted by Bishops S. W. Bender of Hydro, Oklahoma; J. H. Miller and L. S. Miller and L. S. Keim of Kansas. He was laid to rest beside his companion who died in 1920. His children were all present for the funeral except Mrs. Joni Miller of Iowa. Those who came from a distance were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Abe Yoder and Mrs. Fannie Lambright from Indiana; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bontrager, Mrs. Phineas Bontrager, Mrs. E. F. Bontrager with John Bontrager and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bontrager and son for drivers, all from Kansas. Two granddaughters, Clara and Bertha Yoder

11-1-1933 Yousey. – John Yousey born in Alsace-Lorraine, France, in April 1838. Died near his home near Belfort, N. Y., September 2, 1933, at the age of 95 years. He was twice married, his first wife having been Jacobina Nafziger. Two sons and four daughters were born to them. In 1875 he was married to Mary Sterie. Eleven children were born to them of whom nine survive. He united with the Amish Mennonite church in his youth and remained faithful to the end. He lived to be the oldest brother in this community. Death was due to the infirmities of age. Bro. Yousey started to walk toward his home, after remarking that he was going home. His son followed after him and saw him sit down on the running board of a car which stood by the roadside. Then he fell over. His son running to him raised him up but all efforts to revive him were in vain. He had passed away. The Lord saw fit to take him home. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, yet they bow to Him who doeth all things well, and with 250

trust and confidence say, Thy will be done. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, eleven children, 48 grandchildren and 75 great-grandchildren. His first wife, 6 children and 20 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Croghan meeting house, conducted by J. J. Zehr and Leo Bethrand, from Russia. Interment in Kirschnerville cemetery.

9-1-1921 Yousey. – Lena Moser Youncy was born June 20, 1886. Died at her home in Lewis County, New York, August 9, 1921. Death was due to quick consumption. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in youth and was a steadfast member unto the end. She united in marriage with Menno Yousey in December, 1909; and to this union were born six children, as follows: Warren, aged 10; Emma, 8; Reyben, 6; Elva, 4; Mable, 2, and Benjamin, 7 months; all of whom survive with the sorrowing husband: also her father, Christian Moser, and 3 brothers and 6 sisters and many relatives and friends of more distant connection. The mother of the deceased died nearly two years ago and six months later her brother Benjamin was called to the spirit world. The funeral, which was held at the Amish Mennonite meeting house, August 12, was largely attended. Services were conducted by Joseph Lehman in English from I Thess. 4:13-18; and by Bishop Christian M. Nafziger in German from I Cor. 15:12-20. It was the request of the deceased that hymn 406, in Church and Sunday School Hymnal, be read at her funeral. Interment at Kirschnerville cemetery. A Cousin.

11-1-1940 Yousey. – Mary (Steria) Yousey, widow of the late John Yousey, Belfort, N. Y., died September 13, 1940; aged 86 years, 6 months, 18 days. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Fleming, on the Jerdon Falls road. She had suffered a lingering illness with a heart ailment. Sister Yousey was a daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Mosher) Steria. She and her family located on a farm near Belfort, N. Y. She had resided in that vicinity practically all her life. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and remained a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church until death. Surviving are five sons: John and Peter, Long Pond, N. Y.; Chris, Croghan, N. Y.; Samuel, Belfort, N. Y.; and Noah, Lowville, N. Y.; also five daughters, Mrs. Douglas Purcell, Stillwater, N. Y.; Mrs. Walter Lambert and Mrs. Joseph Lyndaker, Belfort, N. Y.; Mrs. Michael Lyndaker, Balsam Creek, N. Y.; and Mrs. James Fleming, Croghan, N. Y.; a half brother, John steria, Canada; 24 grandchildren, and several great- grandchildren. Services were held at the Fleming home Sunday, Sept. 15, at 12:30 P. M. conducted by Bro. Joseph J. Zehr, and at 2 P. M. at the Croghan meetinghouse by Bro. Amos Swartzentruber, Pehujo, Argentina, and Bishop John L. Mast, Belleville, Pa, Pa. Burial at the Kirchnerville cemetery.

2-15-1940 Yutzy. – Betty Jane, daughter of John and Lovina Yutzy, was born October 30, 1937, near Plain City, Ohio; died January 26, 1940, near Fredericksburg, Ohio, from the effects of pneumonia and weak heart; aged 2 years, 2 months, and 26 days. She is survived by father, mother, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Nick Yutzy) and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held January 28, at the Conservative A. M. Meetinghouse. Mourning not as those who have no hope, we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well.

. 6-1-1934 Yutzy. – Oliver J. Yutzy, son of J. M. and Lizzie Yutzy, was born near Hutchinson, Kansas, January 22, 1908. Died 251

April 6, 1934, at the Bell Memorial Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas; aged 26 years, 2 months, 15 days. He was united in marriage with Elta Miller April 12, 1931. He leaves a loving wife, 1 son (Ernest) his parents, 2 brothers (Edward and Paul, 3 sisters (Nora, Orpha, and Mary), and other relatives and a large number of friends. He was always in the best of health until about Christmas when the strength in his left hand began to fail. On February 20, he suddenly became ill and use of his arm and hand. He had very severe headache at times, then again he would feel well, but weak. Ten days before his death the headaches began to increase greatly and the doctor came to the conclusion that a tumor had formed on the brain; advising that he be taken to Kansas City for a serious operation. All was done by medical help and loving hands to relieve him of the intense pain and suffering, but God saw fit to call him home a day before the operation. When he learned of his condition he expressed a desire to stay and care for his loved ones, but that God’s will be done. He bade farewell to his companion a few minutes before he became unconscious. He was always an obedient child in the home, a kind husband and father. He united with the Yoder Mennonite Church at the age of 13. His consecration and devotion to the Lord and church soon led him to be used. First as a teacher in the Sunday School, then as assistant superintendent, which position he held until God summoned him up higher. Funeral services were held April 9 at the Yoder Mennonite Church. Brethern C. A. Bontrager, H. A. Deiner, and L. O. King took part in the services. Burial in the cemetery near the church.

6-1-1928 Yutzy. – Sylvia, wife of Eli N. Yutzy, and daughter of Bishop Jacob H. Miller, Hutchinson, Kansas, died May 16, aged 26 years, 11 months and 29 days. Funeral took place at her Father’s home, where there were a great many friends and relatives assembled to show the last tribute of respect to the departed sister in her short career of life. Her death was unexpected at the time as she was getting better from her affliction which she bore with patience and without murmuring. She leaves her husband and three small children to mourn her early departure besides many relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted by John Lapp from Lancaster County, Pa., and Bishop Eli Nisly at the lagre house; and in the small house by____Glick from Lancaster, County, Pa., and D. A. Nisly, Hutchinson, Kansas. D. E. Mast. Hutchinson, Kansas.

11-1-1934 Zehr. – Andrew B. Zehr was born in Lewis County, New York, November 15, 1853. Died Sept. 29, 1934, at the age of 80 years, 11 months, 14 days. He accepted Christ as his Saviour early in life, uniting with the Amish Mennonite church in which faith he remained steadfast unto the end. His place was seldom vacant in the assembly of the congregation when health permitted, ever trying to live true to his eternal home. This call came very suddenly. He had gone to the kitchen to get a drink of water and fell over and died instantly. He was the second last of the family of eight children of the late Christian and Anna (Beiler) Zehr. On January 14, 1876 he was married to Mary Moshier, who passed away March 1, 1918. This union was blessed with nine children, who all survive. He spent many of his lonely hours in reading God’s Word and in meditation. One of his favorite hymns was “Jesus lover of my soul,” which was sung at his funeral. Truly we have reason to believe he recognized the Lord as his Saviour. May we, as a family, cherish the thought of having the blessed privilege of meeting our beloved father and mother who have gone before. The surviving five sons and four daughters to mourn his departure all live in New York. There also survive 49 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, and 1 brother, Christian. 252

His wife, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Oct. 2 at the Croghan meeting house by Jacob Gingerich of Lowville and Nelson Litwiller, missionary on furlough from South America. His form was laid to rest beside that of his late wife in the Kirschnerville cemetery.

12-1-1938 Zehr. – Andrew M., son of the late Andrew B. and Mary (Moshier) Zehr, was born in Lewis County, N. Y., August 22, 1883; died Nov. 8, 1938, at the age of 55 years, 2 months and 17 days. He resided at the old homestead, where he was born, all his life. He was united in marriage with Sister Anna Roggie, and lived in matrimony 27 years. He was in failing health for the past twenty years, during which time he had undergone three different operations. He became bedfast a year and seven months prior to his death. He spent much time in reading, and looked forward to the glory to be revealed. All that loving hands and medical skill could do was of no avail, and God saw fit to call him home. He will be greatly missed in his home, and especially as he required much attention during his sickness of nineteen months. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in youth and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, in the services of which he seldom failed to be present when health permitted. He leaves his loving companion and daughter Beatrice (wife of Azor Kennel), a grandchild, four brothers and four sisters to mourn his departure. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 11, by Pre. Jacob Gingerich and Bishop C. M. Nafziger at the Croghan meetinghouse. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

12-15-1936 Zehr. – Earl Eugene, son of Harold and Lena (Overholt) Zehr was born near Alden, New York, September 12, 1928. Died at the Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, N. Y., October 31, 1936, at the age of 8 years, 1 month, 9 days. On Wednesday afternoon after coming home from school, Earl, with playmates went into the barn to play, and fell from a step-ladder, stricking his head on the cement. His father helped him into the house and called a doctor. He seemed to be unhurt and was able to be about all day Thursday. Friday noon he complained of severe pain and went to sleep. At supper time his mother tried to waken him but that he had become unconscious. He was hurriedly taken to the hospital and an xray examination revealed a skull fracture and rupture of an artery. An operation was performed, but at 3 o’clock, Saturday morning, he died. His parents, two brothers, Duane and one sister, Olita, and grandparents, with more distant relatives survive. Funeral was held at the home, Nov. 2, conducted by the brethren Joseph Roth and Lewis Eichorn. Interment in County Line cemetery.

6-1-1939 Zehr. - John A. Zehr, son of the late Michael and Catherine (Martin) Zehr, was born in Lewis County, New York, May 31, 1869; passed away at his home at Beaver Falls, N. Y., April 30, 1939, after an illness of about nineteen months, following an operation from which he never regained recovery. He was able, however, to do some work part of the time, after which he kept getting weaker and weaker until God saw fit to call him home. He was married to Catherine Lehman, December 14, 1894, and lived in matrimony forty-five years. To this union were born three sons. In early years he united with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained faithful to the end. His faithful life and testimony in both home and church meant much to those who came in contact with him. Singing hymns for the Master’s praise was one of his delights. He was an outstanding example of simplicity and nonconformity as taught by the church of his choice. Always having an active interest in the work and duties of the church, he frequently expressed a deep concern for the spititual well-being of his posterity and for the future church; His counsels will be missed by many 253

individually, and by the church in her labors for the cause of Christ. May others be prompted to faithful interest in the care and work of the church in our prayer. His seat was seldom vacant in church services when he was able to attend. We miss his presence very keenly. We rejoice that he has gone to that beautiful home, and are comforted in the thought that we can meet him again if we are faithful that his pain is ended. He leaves his bereaved companion. Two sons, (Daniel of Beaver Falls, and Ernest of Croghan), six grandchildren, two brothers (Michael, of Alden, N. Y., and Benjamin, of Croghan), and three sisters (Mary, Mrs. Chris Lehman; Lena, Mrs. Joe Yousey; and Martha, Mrs. Harold Chaffee). One son, four sisters, and three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held May 3, at the Croghan meetinghouse. Services at the home were conducted by Pre. Allen Gingerich, and at the meetinghouse by Bishop Jacob Gingerich, text, II Tim. 4:1-9, and by Pre. Joseph Lehman, text, II Cor. 5:1. Interment in adjacent cemetery.

2-1-1939 Zehr. – Joseph Zehr was born in Lewis County, N. Y., April 1, 1857, a son of Joseph C. Zehr and wife, and died January 9, 1939, at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 8 days. On January 10, 1888, he was married to Barbara Schmidt, daughter of the late Jacob Schmidt and wife, Mornington Twp., Ontario, and together they shared the joys and sorrows of life for fifty-one years. Seven children were born to this union: Moses, David, Jacob, and Amos of near Crosshill; and Aaron and Barbara, Mrs. Raymond Nafziger of Lewis Co., N. Y. Twenty-one grandchildren also survive. One daughter preceded him in death 12 years ago. He was ailing since last fall, but was bedfast only three days. He bore his afflictions patiently. He passed peacefully away in his sleep. In youth he confessed Christ as his Saviour, and was faithful unto the end. Some of his last utterances were: “God be praised that He led me as He did.” So we do not mourn as those who have no hope. He will be greatly missed in the home and community, as he was always a friend to whoever he met. Pray for us (his children) that we may follow in his footsteps. Funeral services were held at the meetinghouse by Bishop Jacob Lichty and Pre. Sam Nafziger. Burial in the church cemetery.

2-1-1933 Zehr. – Katherine (Martin) Zehr, widow of the late Michael Zehr passed away at the home of her daughter, Lena (Zehr) Yousey, at Beaver Falls, N. Y., where she had her home for the past six months, December 26, 1932. Her age was 91 years and 21 days, having been born December 5, 1841, in Alsace-Lorraine. When three years old she came with her father, sister, two brothers and grandmother to America, crossing the sea in a sailing vessel, encountering storms which were destructive to the sails, requiring 59 days to make the voyage, her grandmother and one brother dying during the voyage. Prior to the last six months the last thirteen years of her life, after the decease of her husband, she lived with her daughter, Katherine (Zehr) Lehman, until her death about six months ago. Besides her late husband, five children preceded her in death, leaving to mourn her departure, four sons and four daughters, 41 grandchildren and 75 great-grandchildren. Her illness was heart trouble and the infirmities of age. She bore her sufferings to the end, and said, the Lord would not forsake her, trusting in the Lord that she would soon be called home, as she felt ready to go. She was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite church since her girlhood days. We trust she has goin to meet her Savior. She led a Christian life and was true to her faith and her many friends. She was a loyal and active member of the church, by example and by precept. She was ever hopeful and looking upon the bright side. Her smiles and sunny disposition carried sunshine wherever she went, and those who made her acquaintance learned to love her. 254

The funeral was held at the A. M. meeting house near Croghan, N. Y., and was conducted by C. M. Nafziger and J. J. Zehr. Her body was laid to rest in the Kirschnerville cemetery.

4-1-1935 Zehr. – Mrs. Mary (Youncy) Zehr was born in New Bremen, N. Y., May 25, 1865. Died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Anna Lyndaker, near Belfort, N. Y., at the age of 69 years, 10 months and 9 days. She was united in marriage with Christian A. Zehr in 1882, who preceded her in death about twenty-four years ago. This union was blessed with twelve children: six survive. Her death was due to tyberculois, but she had also been afflicted with diabetes for many years. She united with the Amish Mennonite church in her youth and was a faithful member to the end. We could depend on her presence at the church services whenever she was able to be there. In obedience to her God she was an example to all. Her desire was to be true and to influence her family and others in that direction. Her great desire was to go home and she pleaded that others might meet her in heaven. Her comfort and delight was to have her friends read for her and pray with her. It would be well for all of us to emulate her example. And may the memory of her earnest, faithful, Christian life be example and inspiration to all. I heard our aged bishop remark that he did not know of any other person in his day who had the bereavement and sorrow that this sister had in her life. But she bore them all patiently and remained stedfast to the end. She leaves to mourn her departure, four sons, Andrew, Christian, David, and Eli; and two daughters: Mrs. Anna Lyndaker and Mrs. Ben Widrick, forty grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; an aged step-mother, one sister, Mrs. Michael Lyndaker, four half-sisters and five half-brothers. Her husband, four sons and two daughters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Croghan meeting house, March 9, conducted at Jacob Gingerich and Christian M. Nafziger. Interment in Kirschnerville cemetery.

12-15-1935 Zehr. – Peter Y. Zehr was born in Oxford County, Ontatio, July 28, 1867. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized by the late Bishop Joseph Rudy of the East Zorra A. M. congregation, remaining a faithful member to the end. October 11, 1892 he married Sister Barbara Brenneman of South Easthope. This union was blessed with 2 daughters. On June 25, 1898, Sister Barbara passed to her reward. On February 14, 1899 he married Sister Annie Rudy of South Easthope. This union was blessed with 2 children: 1 son and 1 daughter. He died at the home of his daughter (Lena, wife of the late Joshua Rudy) on August 24, 1935, aged 68 years, 27 days. He leaves to mourn his departure his bereaved companion, 1 son, Ezra; wife of Michael Ropp, and Lena, a widow, 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. Services were held at the home by Daniel S. Jutzi, and at the East Zorra Church by Peter Schwartzentruber of Wellman, Iowa, M. S. Zehr of Pigeon, Mich., and S. D. Grieses of Archbold, Ohio. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

3-15-1922 Zehr. – Rosella Zehr died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Zehr, near Croghan, New York, January 12, 1922, at the age of 17 years and 8 months after an illness of five weeks of ptomaine poisoning. She became a member of the Amish church at the age of 16 years, in which connection she was faithful until death. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 15th by C. M. Nafziger and Joseph Lehman. She leaves to mourn her death her mother, Mrs. Mary Zehr, three sisters, Mrs. John Lyndaker, Alma and Lena Zehr of this place and five brothers, Joseph of Lowville, Andrew, Chris, David, and Eli of this place. Father and two brothers preceded her to the spitit world. Our loss is her gain.

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12-1-1927 Zook. – Amelia M. Zook (maiden name Kanagy) was born near Port Royal, Juniata County, Pa., April 4, 1877; died at the hospital at Milford, Dela., September 12, 1927, of gastritis and uremic poisoning. Her age was 50 years, 5 months and 13 days. In childhood the family moved to the vicinity of Milroy, Pa., where she grew to womanhood. April 23, 1895 she was married to Samuel Y. Zook. To this union were born ten children: namely, Mollie, Sylvia, Attrenis, Fannie, Lena, Arie, Samuel, David, Minnie and Isaiah. The two youngest sons died in infancy, and the three oldest daughters preceded their mother to eternity later in life, Fannie having been married to Daniel M. Yoder of Wolford, N. D. Five brothers and a grandson also preceded her to the great beyond. The brothers were: Benjamin, Joseph, Amos, David and Jonathan Kanagy. She leaves to await the reunion in heaven, husband, two sons, three daughters. Five grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters, also a foster son. The brothers and sisters living are: Rebecca Renno, Goshen, Ind.; Bishop Eli Kanagy, Belleville, Pa.; Bishop Simon M. Kanagy, Chicago, Ill.; Lydia E. Peachey, Belleville, Pa,; and Mollie M. Yoder, (twin sister), Clarence Centre, N. Y. Funeral services were conducted at the Amish Mennonite church near Greenwood, Dela., of which Sister Zook was a member, by John Mast and Jonas D. Yoder, of Belleville, Pa.; interment was made in adjacent cemetery.

5-15-1923 Zook. – Barbara, wife of Moses T. Zook, died at her home near Belleville, Pa., of heart failure, April 7, 1923, at the age of 70 years, 10 months, 19 days. She leaves a sorrowing husband and one daughter, Mrs. John K. Yoder, with whom the parents lived. One son preceded her in death. We lost one whom we loved but we trust our loss is her eternal gain. Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove meeting house April 10, conducted by the home ministers. A large number of relatives and friends attended betokening the sympathy and respect of the community. Sister Zook was a sister in the Amish Mennonite church since early in life.

9-1-1936 Zook. – Elizabeth (Fisher) Zook, daughter of Jonathan and Leah (Fisher) Zook, was born in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, Pa., February 27, 1859; died at the home of her son, Jonathan Zook, July 27, 1936, at the age of 77 years, 5 months. On December 2, 1879 she was united in marriage to Jonas Zook, who was suddenly called out of life through a fall at a barn raising on April 28. 1917. Eight children were born in this union, 6 sons and 2 daughters: Eli, Kirkwood, Pa.; Lydia, wife of C. P. Neuenschwander, Adams County, Ind.; Amos, White-horse, Pa.; Leah, wife of I. N. Glick, died October 15, 1936; Jonathan, Greenland, Pa.; John, Belleville, Pa.; Daniel, Strasburg, Pa.; Jonas, died January 15, 1926. She leaves 36 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was the last one of the Fisher family. Besides those named above, she leaves many relatives and friends. She accepted the Lord in her youth and was a member of the Amish church. Mother went to bed as usual and at midnight called the family, saying she did not feel well, and in a short time the Lord called her soul home, where there will be no more sorrow. Funeral services were held Friday, July 31, 1936, at the home of her son Jonathan, by Daniel B. Stoltzfus and C. L. King. Hymns at the home and at the grave were read by M. P. Riehl and D. B. Stoltzfus. A Son.

3-15-1925 Zook. – Enos Zook, son of Samuel and Annie (Beiler) Zook was buried Friday, February 27, 1925, aged 16 years, 9 months and 9 days. The funeral was held at the home of Pre. John Lapps (the Zook house being too small for the 256

occasion), where a large number of friends and young people gathered to show their respects for the departed one, and also share their sympathy with the bereaved family. The services were held by Bishop Samuel Stoltzfus of Conestoga district and Bishop Henry Lapp of Lower Millcreek district. Our young friend had been at work in the barn on Monday evening when he fell a distance of 24 feet, rendering him unconscious. He was taken to the Lancaster General Hospital where he died at an early hour Wednesday morning, giving testimony to the words of David, verily there is but a step between me and death. We extend our warmest sympathy to the bereaved family.

2-15-1936 Zook. – Jacob M., son of the late Jacob K. and Lydia (Mast) Zook was born September 6, 1860; died of cerebral hemorrhage at Zook’s Corner, Lancaster Co., Pa., January 11, 1936. His age was 75 years, 4 months, and 5 days. He was married to Sarah King, who died in 1901. To this union were born 7 children; 4 preceded them in death. One daughter was killed by a trolley car in 1903 on the way home from church. Those left to mourn his departure are: Mrs. Frank Peachey, Zook’s Corner (with whom he had his home); Mrs. Andrew Houck, Lancaster; and Jacob, Buena Vista, Pa. His brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Mary Beiler, Ronks; Mrs. Lydia Zook, Talmage; Christian, Sterling, Ill.; and Mrs. Isaac Smoker, Intercourse; also many other relatives and friends. About three years ago he had a stroke and had been in failing health since. For the last year he was more or less in bed. Friday evening he was cheerful and ate heartily. The next morning Mrs. Peachey thought he was sleeping, but soon found there was something unusual; he had fallen asleep never to awaken again here on earth. He was a member of the Weavertown Amish Church, where the funeral services were conducted by Brother George Beiler in German and Brother Amos Stoltzfus in English. His text was IITim. 16:7, 8, and by Bishop John A. Stoltzfus in German. A hymn was read by deacon Aaron Stoltzfus. Komm sterblicher betrachte mich; and a hymn in English by Brother Amos Stoltzfus. He will be missed by many kind neighbors and friends. A Niece.

1-15-1929 Zook. – John, twin son of Jonathan and Katie Zook died at the home of his parents near Greenland, Lancaster County, Pa., Dec. 30, 1928, of convulsions following a few weeks illness of pneumonia, at the age of 3 months. Funeral was held at the home, Dec. 31. Services by Pre. John L. Fisher of Upper Pequea and Bishop Henry Lapp of Lower Millcreek district. Text Mark 10:13-16. Burial in Beiler’s cemetery near Ronks. Besides the parents the following sisters and brothers survive: Rebecca Lydia, David and Annie (twin sister). A son Isaac, preceded him in death May 1927.

5-1-1937 Zook. – Bishop John P. Zook, son of Jonathan S. and Veronica (Peachey) Zook, was born at Belleville, Pa., August 21, 1855; died March 20, 1937; aged 81 years, 6 months, 29 days. He lived all his life in the vicinity of Belleville. In his youth he united with the Maple Grove Amish Mennonite congregation and was baptized by Bishop Solomon Beiler. On January 10, 1878 he was united in marriage with Rachel Detweiler. To this union were born 10 children: Fannie E. (Mrs Jacob Z. Peachey, Belleville, Pa.) Ezra J. (Honey Brook, Pa.); Arie E. (Mrs. David Z. Yoder, deceased); Jacob S., Levi D.,(deaceased), Salome (Mrs. A. S. Yoder), and Katie (Mrs. S. F. Kauffman) all of Belleville; Jonathan D. (Harrisburg, Pa.) J. Kore (Morrison, Ill.) and Anna D. (deceased) He is survived by his aged sorrowing wife, 7 children, 43 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. In later life he united with the Peachey group of the church, in which church he was ordained to the ministry of the Gospel in 1900, and a short time later to the office of bishop, in which capacity he served until his death. Amish Mennonite communion, of which he was one of the leaders, in later years was named after him, the “Zook Church.” 257

In his labors for Christ and the church he was active and devoted. He was in exceptional health, for a man of his age, until March 11 when he was stricken with paralysis, rendering his right side helpless and depriving him of his power of speech. All that medical skill and loving hands could do was done, but he gradually grew weaker until he passed away. Funeral services were held from his late home March 23, conducted by Pre. Daniel Stoltzfus of Ronks, Pa. Scripture used was the 90th Psalm; and from the old home, conducted by Bishop Seth Beiler, Hartville, Ohio, and Bishop John B. Peachey of the home congregation. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near the Locust Grove meetinghouse, in which ceremonies the Brethern John B. and John Y. Peachey were in charge. The esteem in which the brother was held was shown by the large number who called at the home during his illness, and by the large attendance of various faiths and affliations who were present at his funeral from near-by and distant communities. He will be missed in the home, in the church, and in the community, but we rejoice in the confidence that he is free from care and suffering, from trials, from sorrows and disappointments, of which he bore his share.

10-15-1924 Zook. – Levi H. Zook was born near Allensville, Penna., August 11, 1863. Died September 16, 1924. Aged 61 years, 1 month, 5 days. He was united in marriage to Salina C. Smoker. At an early age he confessed his Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite church, of which he remained a faithful member throughout his life. He was a regular church attendant. His character was deeply religious and he loved to talk of God’s work and ways, and was mindful to be ready to meet him when his life’s work was done. As a husband and neighbor he was kind and generous. His council was always helpful. As a man he was upright and honest in his dealings. His life was one of labor rewarded with success. His death was one, we trust, of victory and rewarded with eternal life. He bore his afflictions with patience and was not known to complain. He leaves to mourn his departure, a sorrowing wife, one brother and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove church, Friday, September 19, conducted by S. T. Yoder, J. D. Yoder and E. H. Kanagy. Text, II Tim. 4:6-8.

11-15-1925 Zook. – Lydia E. Zook (nee Kanagy) was born February 21, 1880; died October 15, 1925. Age 45 years, 7 months and 25 days. She was married to Abraham J. Zook December 9, 1902. To this union were born two children, a son, which died in infancy, and a daughter, Fannie, who, with the husband survives to mourn the loss of the departed, as well as a step-daughter, Rebecca, the wife of Alphia Peachey, with two step-grandsons, three brothers and a step- mother. She accepted Christ as her Savior in her youth and remained faithful unto death. She was in failing health the last four years but she bore her sufferings patiently and was cheerful unto her last days. Funeral was held at the home of Stephen Zook near Belleville, Pa., Oct. 17, conducted by the brethren Samuel W. Peachey and Christian Peachey, whom she had designated to conduct the services.

5-1-1924 Zook. – Mary, widow of Simeon Zook died April 6, 1924, from the effects of pneumonia, aged 77 years, 5 months and 11 days. She was a member of the Amish church. The funeral was held at the home of her son, Daniel, Tuesday, April 8, conducted by Joseph Zook of Dover, Del., and Daniel Stoltzfus of Gap, from Rev. 7:16-17. She is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jonas Fisher. The remains were laid to rest in the Millcreek cemetery.

3-15-1928 Zook. – Mattie, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth King, was born in Lawrence County, Pa., December 11, 1893. She had been in failing health for several weeks, then went to the Lewistown, Pa., Hospital, where she underwent 258

an operation for the removal of gallstones. She seemed to recover from the operation but later gradually grew weaker until death, her death occurring February 11, 1928, her age being 34 years, 2 months and 29 days. Her parents moved to Mifflin County, Pa., when she was 12 years of age, where she grew to womanhood and resided until death. She was united in marriage to Joseph P. Zook. June 4, 1916. The survivors are her husband, four children, her aged mother, four brothers and three sisters. In early youth she heard the Master’s gracious call and accepting his invitation united with the Amish Mennonite church. Funeral services were conducted at the Locust Grove church by J. L. Mast and J. D. Yoder. Interment in near-by cemetery.

11-1-1928 Zook. – Moses F. Zook was born near Allensville, Pa., September 21, 1851. Died at the home of his son-in-law, John K. Yoder, near Belleville, Pa., October 14, 1928, age 77 years, 22 days. He was a son of David and Rebecca Zook. He was united in marriage with Barbara E. Yoder, of near Belleville, Pa., Jan. 27, 1876. To this union was born one son and one daughter. The wife and son preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure, the daughter, Salome, wife of John K. Yoder, two brothers, David R. and Samuel B. Zook, of Belleville, and many other friends. He accepted Christ as his Savior in early life and united with the Amish Mennonite church, of which he was a faithful member at the time of his death. We sorrow not as those who have no hope, knowing that he died trusting in the Sariour. Funeral services were held at the Locust Grove meeting house near Belleville, Pa., October 16, conducted by Samuel T. Yoder and Jonas D. Yoder. Text Job 14:14. J. D. Yoder

3-1-1936 Zook. – Noah F. Zook, of near New Holland, Lancaster County, Pa., was born January 28, 1879 ; died February 18, 1935 at the age of 56 years and 21 days, of pneumonia after only a few days’ illness. He accepted Christ in his youth, and was a loyal member of, and an active worker in the Weavertown Amish Congregation. His mother, Mattie, widow of Eli Zook (who survived him at his death) has since also gone to her reward. On January 4, 1900 he was united in marriage with Rebecca Beiler, who survives ; also the following brothers and sisters : Aaron of Monroe, Ind. ; Samuel ; Mrs. Levi Zook, and Mrs. John Esch, all of near New Holland, Pa., and Mrs. Nathan Kieffer of Chambersburg, Pa. Funeral services were conducted February 20, 1935 at his late home, and at the Weavertown Amish Meeting House, near Bird-in-hand, Pa., by John A, Stoltzfus, Geo. W. Beiler and Aaron B. Stoltzfus. Texts – Psa. 17:15 and Phil. 1:21-24. Interment in Beiler’s Cemetery near Ronks, Pa.

9-15-1935is Zook. – Roy Edwin, infant son of John B. and Sallie (Peachey) Zook, was born December 21, 1934; died July 21, 1935; death was due to a complication of ailments. Roy, delicate of body and constitution, won many friends by his bright smiles. All was done that was devised or thought of that could be done by mortal hands to improve his physical condition, but God called him to Himself, to be in that golden city where all joy and peace and love, where there is no weakness or pain. He leaves his sorrowing parents, two brothers, Jesse P. and Samuel J.; his grandmother Sallie S. Peachey and many other relatives and friends. Services at the home near Belleville, Pa., by E. H. Kanagy and J. L. Mast; and at the Locust Grove meeting house by Samuel T. Yoder and Joshua B. Zook. Interment in cemetery near-by.

2-15-1923 Zook. – Susan, wife of Jacob Zook and daughter of the late Urias D. Yoder, was born near Grantsville, Md., May 4, 1882. Died at her home in Elk Lick. Twp., Somerset County, Pa., January 21, 1923, at the age of 40 years, 8 months, 17 days. The funeral was held at the Summit Mills M. H., on January 23. Funeral services were conducted by the 259

brethren Moses M. and Alvin M. Beachy, the latter having chosen 2 Corinthians 5 as basis for the principal sermon. Interment in nearby cemetery. Death was due to illness of long duration, her malady having been tuberculosis with doubtless other complications. The husband, two sons, four daughters, mother, three brothers, two sisters and a number of more distant relatives and friends remain to mourn her departure. We trust the loss of the berft is the gain of the departed and that in the Lord’s own time by the grace and blessing of God they may again be united in that far country where parting, sickness and death are no more. The father, a sister and a brother preceded the wife and mother to the spirit land. As we are bidden that “prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men” let us remember to be active in our sympathies in behalf of this bereaved family in prayer and in deed. J. B. M.

10-1-1940 Zook. – Wallace W. Zook, son of the late Jacob and Sarah Zook, was born in Lawrence County, Pa., May 26, 1884, died at his home near Hartville, Ohio, July 13, 1940, at the age of 56 years, 1 month, and 17 days. He had suffered with asthma for many years and died from heart failure. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth and was a faithful member to the end. He never failed to attend church services as long as his health permitted. He united in marriage with Amanda King, in 1907. He leaves to mourn his departure his sorrowing widow; one son and six daughters (Leroy (married); Sarah, wife of Amos Wagler; Ida, wife of Enos Mullet, all of Hartville, Ohio; and Esther, Mary Jane, and Delilah, at home); also nine grandchildren, two brothers (Enoch and Christian); two sisters (Mattie, wife of Joni Kurtz, Lawrence County, Pa., and Mrs. Fannie Byler, Thomas, Okla.), and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Left: Samuel D., son of Daniel P. and Susanna (Miller) Guengerich, was born in Somerset County, PA, August 25, 1836; died at his home near Wellman, Iowa, January 12, 1929, aged 92 years, 4 months, 17 days. On March 19, 1865, he was united in marriage to Barbara Beachy of Grantsville, MD, daughter of Bishop Joel and Elizabeth (Gnagey) Beachy. In 1912 when the Herold der Wahrheit was in its infancy, he was the chief supporter as well as manager and the last twelve and a half years of his life he was editor of the German part of the paper. In the Iowa City Press (date unknown) it states that: “Samuel Guengerich, is an old timer and an interesting one. He speaks perfect English, altho he was born to the German. He is nearly 90 years old, and is bright as a dollar. Samuel Guengerich has a literary bent of mind and as such he prints a church paper, or contributes to it, the paper being called the Herald of Truth, or in German Der Herold der Wahrheit. It is rather unusual to find a man of his age, who is as alert as he is.”

Right: Jonas B., son of Bishop Joel J. and Savilla (Beachy) Miller was born at Grantsville, MD, December 20, 1870; passed away at his home near Grantsville, MD, September 20, 1952. On October 5, 1893, he was united in marriage to Barbara Swartzentruber, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hershberger) Swartzentruber. He was ordained to the ministry by his father on May 30, 1897, and his last sermon was preached on June 3, 1951. He served as editor of the English part of the Herold der Wahrheit from 1917 to the end of 1948, giving much time and effort to this work A number of obituaries in this book were written by Jonas, some signed as J. B. Miller and many as J. B. M. His wife, Barbara, passed away on March 27, 1923 and again Jonas took pen in hand and wrote her obituary listed on page 116, signed “The Husband.” 261